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Riksheim Family History

Riksheim 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: Risher, Rishell, Grossheim, Borsheim, Nesheim, Rishel, Zingsheim

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Where is the Riksheim family from?

You can see how Riksheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riksheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riksheim family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Riksheim's in USA. California had the highest population of Riksheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riksheim 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 16 census records available for the last name Riksheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riksheim 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Riksheim. 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 5 military records available for the last name Riksheim. For the veterans among your Riksheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riksheim lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Riksheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riksheim in 1972 was 80, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riksheim 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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