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Ristof Family History

Ristof 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: Kristof, Ristow, Ruston, Liston, Riso, Kristoff, Sisto, Kriston

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Where is the Ristof family from?

You can see how Ristof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ristof family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ristof's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Ristof families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ristof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristof 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ristof. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ristof. For the veterans among your Ristof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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