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Riskis Family History

Riskis 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: Riskin, Ruskin, Risi, Riss, Raskin, Riis, Diskin, Rifkin, Risk, Ricks

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Where is the Riskis family from?

You can see how Riskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riskis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riskis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Riskis families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Riskis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Riskis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riskis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Riskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riskis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Riskis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Riskis. For the veterans among your Riskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riskis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Riskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Riskis in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riskis 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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