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Rishta Family History

Rishta 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: Risher, Krishna, Rita, Rish, Rishel, Resta, Lista, Riska, Rist

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Where is the Rishta family from?

You can see how Rishta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rishta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rishta families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rishta's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rishta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishta 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 10 census records available for the last name Rishta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishta 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rishta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rishta. For the veterans among your Rishta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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