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Ristte Family History

Ristte 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: Rise, Ritt, Ristine, Ratte, Witte, Ritter, Fisette, Rister, Risse

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Where is the Ristte family from?

You can see how Ristte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ristte family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ristte's in USA. California had the highest population of Ristte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ristte 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 13 census records available for the last name Ristte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristte 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ristte. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ristte. For the veterans among your Ristte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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