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Rithie Family History

Rithie 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: Richie, Ritchie, Duthie, Mathie, Rathe, Thie, Rothe, Riche, Righi

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Where is the Rithie family from?

You can see how Rithie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rithie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rithie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rithie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rithie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rithie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Rithie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rithie 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rithie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rithie. For the veterans among your Rithie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rithie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rithie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rithie

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