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Ristau Family History

Ristau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in a former part of Pomerania called Ristau or Ristow.

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


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Where is the Ristau family from?

You can see how Ristau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ristau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ristau families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ristau's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ristau families in 1911.
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What did your Ristau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ristau. 56% of Ristau men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmers Son
    23%

What Ristau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ristau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristau 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Ristau. 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 819 military records available for the last name Ristau. For the veterans among your Ristau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristau lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ristau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ristau in 1951 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ristau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ristau 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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