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Risor Family History

Risor 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: Rasor, Riso, Riser, Raisor, Wisor, Rison, Kisor, Rizor, Rigor, Resor

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Where is the Risor family from?

You can see how Risor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Risor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Risor family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Risor's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Risor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risor 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 Risor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and 0 were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risor. 72% of Risor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Risor women worked as a 0.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Blacksmith
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • 0
    100%

What Risor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Risor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risor 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Risor. 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 271 military records available for the last name Risor. For the veterans among your Risor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risor lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Risor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Risor in 1956 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risor 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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