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Rishton Family History

Rishton Surname Meaning

See Rushton. Aleander Rishton 1560 in IGI (Great Harwood Lancs); Anna Rishton 1598.

Elizabeth Rushton 1635 in IGI (Altham Lancs); Robert Rishton 1603.

James Rushton 1627; Robert Riston 1757 in IGI (Colne Lancs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Rishton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rishton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 185 Rishton families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Rishton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rishton families in 1891.
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What did your Rishton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rishton. 50% of Rishton men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Rishton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rishton were Cotton Weaver and Cotton Winder.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    17%
  • Iron Moulder
    17%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Cotton Weaver
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Cotton Winder
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rishton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishton 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Rishton. 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 208 military records available for the last name Rishton. For the veterans among your Rishton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rishton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rishton in 1968 was 71, and 41 in 2001.

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