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Risington Family History

Risington 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: Hoisington, Remington, Essington, Simington, Brasington, Redington

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Where is the Risington family from?

You can see how Risington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risington family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Risington families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Risington families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Risington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Risington families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Risington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Risington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Risington. For the veterans among your Risington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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