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Ristin Family History

Ristin 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: Ristine, Riskin, Rustin, Austin, Ruston, Dustin, Crispin, Liston

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Where is the Ristin family from?

You can see how Ristin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ristin families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ristin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ristin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ristin 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 78 census records available for the last name Ristin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ristin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ristin. For the veterans among your Ristin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ristin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ristin in 1956 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ristin 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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