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Risling Family History

Risling 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: Ridling, Riling, Rising, Kisling, Rilling, Billing, Frieling

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Where is the Risling family from?

You can see how Risling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Risling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Risling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Risling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Risling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risling 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 Risling ancestors do for a living?

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

What Risling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Risling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risling 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Risling. 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 148 military records available for the last name Risling. For the veterans among your Risling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Risling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Risling in 1967 was 96, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risling 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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