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Risser Family History

Risser Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Riss 1 Americanized form of Swiss German Rüsser (see Reusser).

In some cases an altered form of German Rieser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Risser family from?

You can see how Risser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Risser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Risser family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Risser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Risser families in 1891.
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What did your Risser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Risser. 100% of Risser 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Risser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risser 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Risser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Risser. For the veterans among your Risser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risser lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Risser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Risser in 1949 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risser 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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