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Riste Family History

Riste Surname Meaning

see Rist.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Riste family from?

You can see how Riste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Riste families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Riste families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Riste's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Riste families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riste 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 Riste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riste. 34% of Riste men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Riste women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riste were Farm Operator and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Chambermaid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Riste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riste 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Riste. 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 370 military records available for the last name Riste. For the veterans among your Riste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riste lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Riste in 1962 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riste 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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