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Risney Family History

Risney 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: Disney, Risner, Risley, Rigney, Sisney, Riney, Cisney, Sidney, Risher

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Where is the Risney family from?

You can see how Risney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Risney families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Risney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Risney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Risney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Risney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Risney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risney 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Risney. 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 40 military records available for the last name Risney. For the veterans among your Risney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Risney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Risney in 1964 was 61, and 87 in 2003.

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