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Risseler Family History

Risseler 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: Rissler, Kissler, Risler, Ressler, Wissler, Rossler, Gieseler

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Where is the Risseler family from?

You can see how Risseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risseler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risseler family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Risseler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Risseler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risseler 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 18 census records available for the last name Risseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risseler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Risseler. 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 6 military records available for the last name Risseler. For the veterans among your Risseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risseler lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Risseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Risseler in 1984 was 88, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risseler 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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