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Risen Family History

Risen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Riesen.

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


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Where is the Risen family from?

You can see how Risen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Risen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Risen families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Risen's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Risen families in 1891.
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What did your Risen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Risen. 100% of Risen 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Risen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risen 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Risen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Risen. For the veterans among your Risen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Risen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Risen in 1951 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risen 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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