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Rissart Family History

Rissart 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: Wishart, Risser, Bossart, Jossart, Richart, Massart, Brossart, Risher

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissart 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 6 census records available for the last name Rissart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissart 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rissart. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Rissart. For the veterans among your Rissart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissart lifespan?

Average Rissart life expectancy in 2002 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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