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Risdal Family History

Risdal 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: Rindal, Rosdahl, Kristal, Riedel, Rosal, Migdal, Rindahl, Vidal

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Where is the Risdal family from?

You can see how Risdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risdal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Risdal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Risdal families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Risdal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Risdal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risdal 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 Risdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risdal. 43% of Risdal men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Hired Hand
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

What Risdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Risdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risdal 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Risdal. 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 92 military records available for the last name Risdal. For the veterans among your Risdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risdal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Risdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Risdal in 1962 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risdal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risdal 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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