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Ralstin Family History

Ralstin Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Ralston.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ralstin family from?

You can see how Ralstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralstin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ralstin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Ralstin families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Ralstin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ralstin families in 1891.
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What did your Ralstin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ralstin. 50% of Ralstin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ralstin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ralstin were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Ralstin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ralstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralstin 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Ralstin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 297 military records available for the last name Ralstin. For the veterans among your Ralstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralstin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ralstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ralstin in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralstin 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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