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Risi Family History

Risi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Riso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Risi family from?

You can see how Risi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Risi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Risi family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Risi's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Risi families in 1881.
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What did your Risi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Risi. 100% of Risi 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Risi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Risi. 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 497 military records available for the last name Risi. For the veterans among your Risi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Risi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Risi in 1963 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risi 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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