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Risgard Family History

Risgard 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: Wingard, Lingard, Richard, Rivard, Rickard, Rinard, Figard, Wishard

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Where is the Risgard family from?

You can see how Risgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risgard family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Risgard's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Risgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risgard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Risgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risgard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Risgard. 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 4 military records available for the last name Risgard. For the veterans among your Risgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risgard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Risgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Risgard in 1967 was 79, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risgard 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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