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Risany Family History

Risany 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: Riano, Risby, Risley, Rigano, Rising, Rosano, Pisano, Rison, Risen

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Where is the Risany family from?

You can see how Risany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risany family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Risany's in USA. New York had the highest population of Risany families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Risany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risany 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Risany. 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 3 military records available for the last name Risany. For the veterans among your Risany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risany lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Risany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Risany in 1979 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risany 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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