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Rishky Family History

Rishky 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, Richey, Risby, Risk, Risley, Rish, Rishel, Riska, Brisky

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Where is the Rishky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishky 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 Rishky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Propritor Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rishky. 100% of Rishky men worked as a Propritor Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Propritor Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Rishky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishky 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rishky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rishky. For the veterans among your Rishky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Rishky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rishky in 1967 was 83, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishky 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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