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Risden Name Meaning

English: variant of Risdon .

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


Similar surnames: Risdon, Rossen, Virden, Linden, Wilden, Birden, Masden, Rhoden, Riden

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Where is the Risden family from?

You can see how Risden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Risden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Risden families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Risden's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Risden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Risden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risden. 35% of Risden men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Risden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Risden were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Retired
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Risden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risden 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Risden. 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 555 military records available for the last name Risden. For the veterans among your Risden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Risden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Risden in 1954 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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