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Risberg Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from the placename element ris ‘brushwood’ (from placenames such as Risbäck and Risinge) + the ornamental element berg ‘mountain hill’. Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead or any of several other places so named of the same etymology as 1 above. But in Trøndelag the farm name Risberg is most likely from Old Norse ris ‘ridge hill’ as the first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Riesberg, Roberg, Isberg, Friberg, Ramberg, Silberg, Rosberg, Wilberg

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Where is the Risberg family from?

You can see how Risberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Risberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Risberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Risberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Risberg families in 1880.
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What did your Risberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risberg. 18% of Risberg men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Risberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Risberg were Foreman and Hired Help. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Attendant
    9%
  • Hired Help
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Risberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Risberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 462 military records available for the last name Risberg. For the veterans among your Risberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risberg lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Risberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Risberg in 1943 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

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