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Rishaw Family History

Rishaw 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: Dishaw, Risher, Shaw, Deshaw, Hoshaw, Grimshaw, Renshaw, Isham

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Where is the Rishaw family from?

You can see how Rishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rishaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rishaw family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rishaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rishaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishaw 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 113 census records available for the last name Rishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishaw 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rishaw. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rishaw. For the veterans among your Rishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rishaw in 1963 was 71, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rishaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishaw 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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