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Rishin Family History

Rishin 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: Riskin, Rushin, Risher, Ishii, Crispin, Rashid, Shin, Ruskin, Risi

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Where is the Rishin family from?

You can see how Rishin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rishin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rishin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rishin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishin 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 69 census records available for the last name Rishin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishin 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 Rishin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rishin. For the veterans among your Rishin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Rishin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rishin in 1985 was 83, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishin 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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