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Rislov Family History

Rislov 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: Risler, Riso, Risley, Risdon, Riolo, Cislo, Rison, Risso, Ridlon

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Where is the Rislov family from?

You can see how Rislov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rislov family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rislov families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rislov families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rislov's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rislov families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rislov 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 Rislov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rislov. 43% of Rislov men worked as a 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
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Rislov family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Rislov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rislov 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Rislov. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rislov. For the veterans among your Rislov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rislov lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rislov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rislov in 1963 was 60, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rislov

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rislov 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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