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Riestra Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from a place called Riestra in Asturias (Spain) from Asturian-Leonese riestra ‘string’

(from Latin restis ‘rope’).

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


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You can see how Riestra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riestra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riestra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Riestra family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Riestra's in USA. California had the highest population of Riestra families in 1880.
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There are 519 census records available for the last name Riestra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riestra 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

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There are 28 military records available for the last name Riestra. For the veterans among your Riestra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riestra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Riestra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riestra in 1965 was 76, and 66 in 2003.

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