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Riszka Family History

Riszka 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: Liszka, Riska, Siska, Miska, Gruszka, Ziska, Risk, Rizk, Triska

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Where is the Riszka family from?

You can see how Riszka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riszka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riszka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Riszka families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Riszka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riszka families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Riszka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riszka 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Riszka. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riszka. For the veterans among your Riszka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riszka lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riszka 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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