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Risenhover Family History

Risenhover 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: Risenhoover, Eisenhower, Isenhower, Eisenhauer, Ridenhour, Icenhower

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Where is the Risenhover family from?

You can see how Risenhover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risenhover family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Risenhover families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Risenhover's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Risenhover families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risenhover 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 44 census records available for the last name Risenhover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risenhover 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Risenhover. 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 7 military records available for the last name Risenhover. For the veterans among your Risenhover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risenhover lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1967, in the United States, Risenhover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Risenhover in 1963 was 63, and 94 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risenhover 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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