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Risso Family History

Risso Surname Meaning

Italian (Piedmont and Liguria): dialect variant of Riccio.

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


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Where is the Risso family from?

You can see how Risso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Risso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Risso families living in Massachusetts. This was about 62% of all the recorded Risso's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Risso families in 1880.
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What did your Risso ancestors do for a living?

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

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Risso. 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 401 military records available for the last name Risso. For the veterans among your Risso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risso lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Risso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Risso in 1958 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risso 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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