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Ristesund Family History

Ristesund 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: Roseland, Rosten, Ristine, Rusten, Rieland, Rosemond, Ritland

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Where is the Ristesund family from?

You can see how Ristesund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristesund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ristesund families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ristesund's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Ristesund families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ristesund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristesund 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Ristesund. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ristesund. For the veterans among your Ristesund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristesund lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Ristesund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ristesund in 1972 was 82, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ristesund 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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