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Ralsto Family History

Ralsto 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, Alston, Rolston, Raso, Rast, Rauseo, Salto, Fausto, Rallo

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Where is the Ralsto family from?

You can see how Ralsto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralsto family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Ralsto families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ralsto family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralsto's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ralsto families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ralsto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralsto 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 Ralsto. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ralsto. For the veterans among your Ralsto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralsto lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Ralsto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ralsto in 1988 was 43, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralsto 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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