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Rieston Family History

Rieston 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: Royston, Ruston, Rolston, Preston, Winston, Liston, Brierton, Leston

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Where is the Rieston family from?

You can see how Rieston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rieston family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieston's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Rieston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieston 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 18 census records available for the last name Rieston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rieston. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rieston. For the veterans among your Rieston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieston lifespan?

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