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Riskey Family History

Riskey 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: Hiskey, Risley, Rickey, Briskey, Riske, Liskey, Risher, Ridley

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Where is the Riskey family from?

You can see how Riskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Riskey families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Riskey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riskey 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 Riskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riskey. 27% of Riskey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Riskey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riskey were Farm Labor 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Riskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riskey 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Riskey. 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 207 military records available for the last name Riskey. For the veterans among your Riskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riskey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Riskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Riskey in 1945 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riskey 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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