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Risbey Family History

Risbey Name Meaning

see Risby .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Risby, Risley, Rimbey, Wisbey, Frisbey, Risher, Ridley, Hiskey

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Where is the Risbey family from?

You can see how Risbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Risbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Risbey family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Risbey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Risbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Risbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risbey. 100% of Risbey men worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Risbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbey 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Risbey. 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 86 military records available for the last name Risbey. For the veterans among your Risbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risbey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Risbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Risbey in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 1974.

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