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Riskin Family History

Riskin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the female personal name Riske a Yiddish pet form derived from the full form Rivke (see Rebecca ).

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


Similar surnames: Raskin, Rifkin, Ruskin, Itkin, Miskin, Mirkin, Witkin, Peskin, Dinkin

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Where is the Riskin family from?

You can see how Riskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Riskin families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riskin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Riskin families in 1891.
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What did your Riskin ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riskin 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Riskin. 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 235 military records available for the last name Riskin. For the veterans among your Riskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riskin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Riskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riskin in 1958 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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