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Risson Family History

Risson 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: Bisson, Rosson, Sisson, Risdon, Ritson, Rison, Risso, Brisson, Russon

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Where is the Risson family from?

You can see how Risson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Risson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Risson family living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risson's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Risson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Risson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Risson. 100% of Risson women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Risson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risson 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Risson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Risson. For the veterans among your Risson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risson

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