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Rietstra Family History

Rietstra 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: Rienstra, Vlietstra, Hiemstra, Riera, Rieser, Riester, Hoekstra

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Where is the Rietstra family from?

You can see how Rietstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rietstra family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rietstra's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Rietstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rietstra 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 11 census records available for the last name Rietstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietstra 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rietstra. 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 Rietstra. For the veterans among your Rietstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietstra lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Rietstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rietstra in 1977 was 80, and 78 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rietstra 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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