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Risin Family History

Risin 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, Rusin, Riskin, Rising, Rosin, Rison, Risen, Rubin, Crispin

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Where is the Risin family from?

You can see how Risin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Risin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Risin family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risin's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Risin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Risin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Risin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risin 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Risin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Risin. For the veterans among your Risin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Risin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Risin in 1957 was 61, and 67 in 2002.

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