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Rishea Family History

Rishea 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: Risher, Rishel, Fisher, Rishell, Fishel, Richer, Krishna, Richey

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Where is the Rishea family from?

You can see how Rishea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rishea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Rishea families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rishea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rishea families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Rishea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishea 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rishea. 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 Rishea. For the veterans among your Rishea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishea lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Rishea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rishea in 1976 was 87, and 50 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishea 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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