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Risavi Family History

Risavi Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Risi, Ravi, Rizvi, Crisafi, Rosati, Rigali, Rysavy, Pisani, Razavi

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Where is the Risavi family from?

You can see how Risavi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risavi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Risavi families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Risavi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Risavi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risavi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Risavi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risavi. 50% of Risavi men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Risavi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risavi 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Risavi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Risavi. For the veterans among your Risavi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risavi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Risavi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Risavi in 1976 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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