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Rispin Family History

Rispin Surname Meaning

variant of Raspin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rispin family from?

You can see how Rispin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rispin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rispin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 130 Rispin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rispin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rispin families in 1891.
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What did your Rispin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rispin. 42% of Rispin men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Rispin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rispin were Blacksmith Heavy Worker A Engineer shocing Smith and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Blacksmith Heavy Worker A Engineer shocing Smith
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Rispin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rispin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rispin 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Rispin. 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 259 military records available for the last name Rispin. For the veterans among your Rispin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rispin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rispin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rispin in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rispin 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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