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Risa Family History

Risa Surname 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: Rosa, Risi, Rise, Riba, Pisa, Riss, Riso, Rita, Ris, Riva

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Where is the Risa family from?

You can see how Risa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Risa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Risa families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Risa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risa 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 Risa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risa. 39% of Risa men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Risa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Risa were Mechanic 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Jornalers
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

What Risa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Risa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risa 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Risa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 273 military records available for the last name Risa. For the veterans among your Risa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Risa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Risa in 1964 was 85, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risa 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.

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