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Risers Family History

Risers 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: Rivers, Riser, Risher, Ries, Rider, Roser, Reiser, Riera, Rise

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Where is the Risers family from?

You can see how Risers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Risers families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Risers's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Risers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risers 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 Risers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risers. 100% of Risers men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Risers women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Risers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risers 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Risers. 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 1 military records available for the last name Risers. For the veterans among your Risers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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