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Risman Family History

Risman 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: Rosman, Lisman, Rissman, Reisman, Wisman, Zisman, Crisman, Erisman

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Where is the Risman family from?

You can see how Risman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Risman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Risman families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Risman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Risman families in 1880.
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What did your Risman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risman. 22% of Risman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Risman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Risman were Sausage Maker and Housework. .

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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
    22%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Sausage Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • House Work
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Risman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risman 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Risman. 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 132 military records available for the last name Risman. For the veterans among your Risman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Risman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Risman in 1955 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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