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Risheberger Family History

Risheberger 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: Eichberger, Rinkenberger, Eisenberger, Rehberger, Seeberger

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Where is the Risheberger family from?

You can see how Risheberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risheberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Risheberger families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 5 Risheberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Risheberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Risheberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risheberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Risheberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Risheberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risheberger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Risheberger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Risheberger. For the veterans among your Risheberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risheberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Risheberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Risheberger in 1964 was 67, and 93 in 1993.

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