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Riestis Family History

Riestis 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: Riester, Estis, Huestis, Riess, Rients, Reis, Priest, Ries, Regis

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Where is the Riestis family from?

You can see how Riestis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riestis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riestis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Riestis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Riestis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Riestis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riestis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Riestis. 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 military records available for the last name Riestis. For the veterans among your Riestis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riestis lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Riestis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Riestis in 1994 was 81, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riestis 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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