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Risenburg Family History

Risenburg 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: Rifenburg, Rivenburg, Rosenburg, Isenburg, Rosenberg, Essenburg

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Where is the Risenburg family from?

You can see how Risenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Risenburg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Risenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Risenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Risenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risenburg. 100% of Risenburg 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Risenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risenburg 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Risenburg. 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 8 military records available for the last name Risenburg. For the veterans among your Risenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risenburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Risenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Risenburg in 1963 was 88, and 92 in 2000.

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