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Risku Family History

Risku 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: Risk, Riska, Riske, Risko, Misko, Risi, Rise, Siska, Biskup, Miska

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Where is the Risku family from?

You can see how Risku families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risku family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risku family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Risku's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Risku families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risku 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 147 census records available for the last name Risku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risku 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Risku. 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 61 military records available for the last name Risku. For the veterans among your Risku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risku lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Risku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Risku in 1959 was 35, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risku 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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