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Ristoff Family History

Ristoff 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: Kristoff, Christoff, Rosoff, Stoff, Kristof, Kostoff, Bishoff, Ristow

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Where is the Ristoff family from?

You can see how Ristoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ristoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ristoff families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ristoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ristoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ristoff 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 Ristoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ristoff. 38% of Ristoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bartender
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Ristoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Ristoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristoff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ristoff. 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 109 military records available for the last name Ristoff. For the veterans among your Ristoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ristoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ristoff in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ristoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ristoff 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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