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Rislund Family History

Rislund 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: Roslund, Island, Rieland, Ritland, Naslund, Oslund, Wiklund, Gillund

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Where is the Rislund family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rislund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rislund ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Rislund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rislund 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rislund. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rislund. For the veterans among your Rislund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rislund lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Rislund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rislund in 1970 was 52, and 79 in 2002.

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