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Rismann Family History

Rismann 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: Riemann, Eismann, Rosman, Rehmann, Rossmann, Ruhmann, Rosemann

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Where is the Rismann family from?

You can see how Rismann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rismann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rismann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rismann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rismann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rismann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rismann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rismann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rismann 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Rismann. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rismann. For the veterans among your Rismann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rismann lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Rismann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rismann in 1971 was 75, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rismann 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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