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Risinger Family History

Risinger Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Reisinger Americanized form of German Reisinger.

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


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Where is the Risinger family from?

You can see how Risinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Risinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Risinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Risinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Risinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risinger 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 Risinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risinger. 30% of Risinger men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Risinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Risinger were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    6%

What Risinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Risinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risinger 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Risinger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Risinger. For the veterans among your Risinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risinger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Risinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Risinger in 1951 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risinger 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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