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Risgby Family History

Risgby 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: Risby, Rigby, Frisby, Risley, Lisby, Bigby, Wisby, Digby, Bisby

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Where is the Risgby family from?

You can see how Risgby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risgby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risgby family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risgby's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Risgby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risgby 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 Risgby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Wife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risgby. 100% of Risgby women worked as a House Wife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Risgby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risgby 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Risgby. 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 Risgby. For the veterans among your Risgby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risgby

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