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Ristow Name Meaning

German: variant of Ristau .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ristau, Rossow, Kriston, Rister, Bristol, Koslow, Ris, Krasnow, Riser

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Where is the Ristow family from?

You can see how Ristow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ristow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ristow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 32 Ristow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ristow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ristow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ristow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ristow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ristow. 26% of Ristow men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Ristow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ristow were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ristow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ristow 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Ristow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ristow. For the veterans among your Ristow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ristow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ristow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ristow in 1960 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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