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Ralsten Family History

Ralsten 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: Ralston, Ralstin, Alston, Rolston, Kasten, Ramsden, Hasten, Alsteen

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Where is the Ralsten family from?

You can see how Ralsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralsten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ralsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Ralsten families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralsten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ralsten families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralsten 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 Ralsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ralsten. 60% of Ralsten men worked as a Farming and 100% of Ralsten women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Ralsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Ralsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralsten 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ralsten. 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 79 military records available for the last name Ralsten. For the veterans among your Ralsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralsten lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Ralsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ralsten in 1960 was 52, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ralsten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralsten 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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