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Rris Family History

Rris 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: Reis, Rais, Riis, Ris, Orris, Oris, Aris, Ruis, Ross, Ras

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Where is the Rris family from?

You can see how Rris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rris family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rris families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rris 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 Rris ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Rris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rris 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rris. 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 90 military records available for the last name Rris. For the veterans among your Rris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rris lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rris 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 Rris

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