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Rister Family History

Rister Surname Meaning

German (Silesia): unrounded form of Rüster possibly from an Old High German personal name Rusto meaning ‘strong fat’.

It may also be a variant of Riester.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rister family from?

You can see how Rister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rister families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rister's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rister 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 Rister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rister. 100% of Rister men worked as a Gents Tailor and 100% of Rister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gents Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rister 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Rister. 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 Rister. For the veterans among your Rister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rister lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rister in 1952 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rister 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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