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Risbeck Family History

Risbeck 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: Raisbeck, Risberg, Rieck, Dilbeck, Osbeck, Robeck, Witbeck, Filbeck

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Where is the Risbeck family from?

You can see how Risbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Risbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Risbeck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risbeck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Risbeck families in 1880.
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What did your Risbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risbeck. 50% of Risbeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Risbeck women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Risbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbeck 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Risbeck. 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 68 military records available for the last name Risbeck. For the veterans among your Risbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risbeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Risbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Risbeck in 1964 was 69, and 51 in 2000.

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