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Ristrom Family History

Ristrom 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: Rystrom, Wistrom, Strom, Mostrom, Renstrom, Ranstrom, Edstrom

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Where is the Ristrom family from?

You can see how Ristrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ristrom families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ristrom's in USA. California had the highest population of Ristrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ristrom 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 348 census records available for the last name Ristrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristrom 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ristrom. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ristrom. For the veterans among your Ristrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ristrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ristrom in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ristrom 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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