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Rishman Family History

Rishman Surname Meaning

see Rushman.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rishman family from?

You can see how Rishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rishman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rishman families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rishman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rishman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishman 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 Rishman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rishman. 72% of Rishman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Textile Weaver Wool
    15%
  • Domestic
    15%

What Rishman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Rishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rishman. 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 128 military records available for the last name Rishman. For the veterans among your Rishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishman lifespan?

Average Rishman life expectancy in 1998 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rishman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishman 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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