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Rismiller Name Meaning

Variant of Rissmiller .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Risler, Risinger, Shiller, Gisler, Kitsmiller, Rossmiller, Miller

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Where is the Rismiller family from?

You can see how Rismiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rismiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rismiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Rismiller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rismiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rismiller families in 1880.
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What did your Rismiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rismiller. 69% of Rismiller men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Rismiller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rismiller were Truck Driver and Servant. .

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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
    69%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Servant
    16%
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Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Rismiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rismiller 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rismiller. 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 183 military records available for the last name Rismiller. For the veterans among your Rismiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rismiller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rismiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rismiller in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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