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Risk Family History

Risk Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Rusk.

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


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Where is the Risk family from?

You can see how Risk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Risk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Risk families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Risk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Risk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risk 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 Risk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Risk. 100% of Risk men worked as a Gents Hairdresser and 85% of Risk 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gents Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Risk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Risk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risk 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Risk. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Risk. For the veterans among your Risk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risk lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Risk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Risk in 1960 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risk 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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