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Riske Family History

Riske Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Risk in Saxony-Anhalt or Riskau in Lower Saxony.

Germanized form of Sorbian Rězk and Rězka (see Reske).

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


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Where is the Riske family from?

You can see how Riske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riske family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Riske families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riske's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Riske families in 1841.
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What did your Riske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riske. 26% of Riske men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Riske women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riske were Baker and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riske 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Riske. 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 522 military records available for the last name Riske. For the veterans among your Riske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riske lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Riske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Riske in 1948 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riske 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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