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Risseeuw Family History

Risseeuw 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: Risse, Risser, Rissler, Russeau, Kissee, Risher, Nissley, Bissell

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Where is the Risseeuw family from?

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

What did your Risseeuw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risseeuw. 100% of Risseeuw men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Risseeuw women worked as a Housewife. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Risseeuw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risseeuw 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Risseeuw. 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 48 military records available for the last name Risseeuw. For the veterans among your Risseeuw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risseeuw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Risseeuw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Risseeuw in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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