Rissa Family History

Rissa Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Issa, Riss, Risse, Ressa, Riska, Rossa, Risso, Ross, Rosa, Russ

2,000 record(s) for Rissa

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
19	Military Records
136	Immigration Records
264	Census and Voter Lists
783	Member Trees

Where is the Rissa family from?

You can see how Rissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rissa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rissa families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rissa's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rissa families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rissa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rissa.

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

Common laborer

100%

What Rissa family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 264 census records available for the last name Rissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 136 immigration records available for the last name Rissa. 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.

Military Records

There are 19 military records available for the last name Rissa. For the veterans among your Rissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Rissa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.