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Rissett Family History

Rissett 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: Russett, Grissett, Bissett, Brissett, Hassett, Blissett, Rivett

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Where is the Rissett family from?

You can see how Rissett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rissett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rissett families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rissett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rissett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rissett. 100% of Rissett men worked as a Miner. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Rissett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissett 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rissett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rissett. For the veterans among your Rissett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Rissett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rissett in 1972 was 89, and 75 in 1978.

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