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Rissen Family History

Rissen Surname Meaning

denoting someone ‘from’ (van) Rijssen in Overijssel.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rissen family from?

You can see how Rissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rissen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rissen families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rissen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rissen families in 1891.
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What did your Rissen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissen 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Rissen. 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 818 military records available for the last name Rissen. For the veterans among your Rissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rissen in 1965 was 87, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissen 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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