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Risek Family History

Risek 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: Rise, Riser, Risk, Rusek, Misek, Cisek, Bisek, Risen, Riek, Rose

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Where is the Risek family from?

You can see how Risek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Risek families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Risek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Risek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risek 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 72 census records available for the last name Risek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risek 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Risek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Risek. For the veterans among your Risek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Risek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Risek in 1968 was 52, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risek 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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