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Risteen Family History

Risteen Name 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: Steen, Alsteen, Rosten, Osteen, Rusten, Rister, Roseen, Casteen

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Where is the Risteen family from?

You can see how Risteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risteen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Risteen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Risteen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Risteen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Risteen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risteen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Risteen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Risteen. 100% of Risteen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Risteen women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Risteen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Risteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risteen 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Risteen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 149 military records available for the last name Risteen. For the veterans among your Risteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risteen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Risteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Risteen in 1957 was 42, and 74 in 2002.

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