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Rissock Family History

Rissock 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: Prisock, Risso, Rusnock, Kissick, Kissack, Hiscock, Stock, Rock

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Where is the Rissock family from?

You can see how Rissock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissock family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Rissock families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Rissock families living in Ayrshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rissock's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rissock families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Rissock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissock 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rissock. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rissock. For the veterans among your Rissock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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