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Ristimaki Family History

Ristimaki 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: Tamaki, Rittman, Cristiano, Rissman, Ristine, Rasinski, Pistilli

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Where is the Ristimaki family from?

You can see how Ristimaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristimaki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ristimaki families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Ristimaki families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ristimaki's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ristimaki families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ristimaki 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 Ristimaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ristimaki. 100% of Ristimaki men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ristimaki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Ristimaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristimaki 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Ristimaki. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ristimaki. For the veterans among your Ristimaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristimaki lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ristimaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ristimaki in 1967 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ristimaki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ristimaki 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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