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Risti Family History

Risti 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: Risi, Rist, Sisti, Rust, List, Russi, Rast, Rost, Rise, Grist

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Where is the Risti family from?

You can see how Risti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risti families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Risti families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Risti's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Risti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risti 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 66 census records available for the last name Risti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risti 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Risti. 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 16 military records available for the last name Risti. For the veterans among your Risti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risti lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Risti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Risti in 1993 was 85, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risti 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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