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Risma Family History

Risma 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: Riska, Rima, Rosa, Cosma, Rosman, Issa, Rama, Zima, Riera, Risi

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Where is the Risma family from?

You can see how Risma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risma family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risma's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Risma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risma 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 23 census records available for the last name Risma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risma 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Risma. 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 6 military records available for the last name Risma. For the veterans among your Risma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risma lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Risma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Risma in 1984 was 76, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risma 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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