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Ristey Family History

Ristey 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: Risley, Rister, Risher, Lister, Ridley, Distel, Hiskey, Richey, Riley

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Where is the Ristey family from?

You can see how Ristey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ristey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ristey family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ristey's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ristey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Ristey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristey 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 Ristey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ristey. For the veterans among your Ristey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Ristey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ristey in 1963 was 70, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ristey 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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