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Rishty Family History

Rishty 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, Richey, Risby, Risley, Rish, Rishel, Rist, Roshto, Lighty

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Where is the Rishty family from?

You can see how Rishty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rishty families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rishty's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rishty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishty 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 Rishty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rishty. 100% of Rishty men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rishty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Rishty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishty 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rishty. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rishty. For the veterans among your Rishty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rishty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rishty in 1965 was 72, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rishty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishty 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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