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Risto Family History

Risto 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: Riso, Sisto, Resto, Cristo, Rist, Risso, Ristow, Risko, Vito, Ruston

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Where is the Risto family from?

You can see how Risto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Risto families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 48 Risto families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Risto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Risto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risto 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 Risto ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Risto. 75% of Risto 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
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%

What Risto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Risto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risto 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 Risto. 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 268 military records available for the last name Risto. For the veterans among your Risto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Risto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Risto in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risto 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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