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Risum Family History

Risum 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: Roisum, Ranum, Risi, Rise, Riehm, Riss, Rioux, Riso, Risch, Ris

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Where is the Risum family from?

You can see how Risum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Risum families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Risum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Risum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risum 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 144 census records available for the last name Risum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risum 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Risum. 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 25 military records available for the last name Risum. For the veterans among your Risum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Risum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Risum in 1969 was 88, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risum 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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