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Risboskin Family History

Risboskin 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: Riskin, Soskin, Wisnoski, Botkin, Ruskin, Hoskin, Raboin, Raskin

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Risboskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risboskin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Risboskin. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Risboskin. For the veterans among your Risboskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risboskin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Risboskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Risboskin in 1980 was 86, and 81 in 1995.

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