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Ritsche Family History

Ritsche 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: Ritschel, Fritsche, Nitsche, Rische, Ritch, Risch, Rosche, Ritchey

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Where is the Ritsche family from?

You can see how Ritsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritsche family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritsche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ritsche family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritsche's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ritsche families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritsche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ritsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritsche 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 Ritsche. 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 96 military records available for the last name Ritsche. For the veterans among your Ritsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritsche lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Ritsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ritsche in 1982 was 79, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritsche 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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