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Ristan Family History

Ristan 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: Tristan, Kristan, Ristau, Rustan, Ruston, Rosman, Liston, Kastan

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Where is the Ristan family from?

You can see how Ristan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ristan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Ristan families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ristan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ristan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ristan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ristan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ristan. 27% of Ristan men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Ristan women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ristan were Salesman and House Work.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • House Work
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ristan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristan 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Ristan. 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 285 military records available for the last name Ristan. For the veterans among your Ristan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ristan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ristan in 1966 was 75, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ristan 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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