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Riselli Family History

Riselli 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: Piselli, Roselli, Rivelli, Viselli, Rishell, Rosell, Rinella, Minelli

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Where is the Riselli family from?

You can see how Riselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riselli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riselli family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riselli's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Riselli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riselli 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 79 census records available for the last name Riselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riselli 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Riselli. 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 4 military records available for the last name Riselli. For the veterans among your Riselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riselli lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Riselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Riselli in 1972 was 89, and 64 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riselli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riselli 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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