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Riesgo Family History

Riesgo Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from riesgo a variant of riesco ancient form of risco ‘crag cliff’. It is found mainly in Asturias.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riesgo family from?

You can see how Riesgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesgo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riesgo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Riesgo families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Riesgo's in USA. California had the highest population of Riesgo families in 1880.
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What did your Riesgo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riesgo. 39% of Riesgo men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Ranch Hand
    16%
  • Caddie
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Riesgo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Riesgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesgo 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Riesgo. 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 121 military records available for the last name Riesgo. For the veterans among your Riesgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesgo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Riesgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Riesgo in 1967 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesgo 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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