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Ristine Family History

Ristine Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of North German Ristein: unexplained. The surname Ristein is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Ristine family from?

You can see how Ristine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ristine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ristine families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ristine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ristine families in 1911.
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What did your Ristine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ristine. 30% of Ristine men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ristine women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ristine were Farmer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ristine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristine 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Ristine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ristine. For the veterans among your Ristine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ristine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ristine in 1963 was 72, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ristine 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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