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Riser Name Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived near a thicket or underbrush, from an agent noun based on Middle High German ris ‘branch’, ‘shrubbery’. Possibly an Americanized spelling of German Reiser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Risher, Reiser, Risler, Roser, Risner, Miser, Rieser, Rider, Rister

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Riser Family Origin

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Riser Family Occupations

What did your Riser ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Riser ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Chair & Couch Maker

    100%

In 1881, the most common Riser occupation in the UK was Chair & Couch Maker. 100% of Riser's were Chair & Couch Makers.

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Riser Historical Records

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Riser Life Expectancy

What is the average Riser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riser 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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United States

Between 1954 and 2004, Riser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riser in 1954 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riser

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