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Risteau Family History

Risteau 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: Ristau, Rister, Rideau, Russeau, Filteau, Risher, Lister, Buteau

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Where is the Risteau family from?

You can see how Risteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risteau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Risteau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Risteau families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Risteau's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Risteau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risteau 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 176 census records available for the last name Risteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risteau 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Risteau. 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 15 military records available for the last name Risteau. For the veterans among your Risteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risteau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Risteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Risteau in 1966 was 90, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risteau 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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