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Rhister Family History

Rhister 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: Rister, Reister, Risher, Reisner, Lister, Meister, Reiser, Chester

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Where is the Rhister family from?

You can see how Rhister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rhister family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhister's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rhister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhister 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 21 census records available for the last name Rhister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhister 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rhister. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rhister. For the veterans among your Rhister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhister lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhister 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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