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Riskus Family History

Riskus 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: Rimkus, Rinkus, Rasmus, Mikus, Biskup, Riss, Fiscus, Minkus, Wirkus

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Where is the Riskus family from?

You can see how Riskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riskus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riskus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Riskus families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Riskus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riskus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riskus 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 127 census records available for the last name Riskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riskus 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Riskus. 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 83 military records available for the last name Riskus. For the veterans among your Riskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riskus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Riskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riskus in 1955 was 32, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riskus 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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