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Risbee Family History

Risbee 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: Rigsbee, Bisbee, Frisbee, Risher, Rise, Risberg, Riebe, Risler

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Where is the Risbee family from?

You can see how Risbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Risbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Risbee families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Risbee's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Risbee families in 1891.
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What did your Risbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Risbee. 100% of Risbee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Risbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Risbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbee 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Risbee. 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 7 military records available for the last name Risbee. For the veterans among your Risbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risbee

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