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Risty Family History

Risty Name 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: Risby, Rist, Cristy, Kristy, Rust, List, Hasty, Risi, Riley, Rast

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Where is the Risty family from?

You can see how Risty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Risty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Risty families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 78% of all the recorded Risty's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Risty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Risty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risty. 32% of Risty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Risty women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Risty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risty 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Risty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Risty. For the veterans among your Risty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Risty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Risty in 1964 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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