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Ritschie Family History

Ritschie 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: Ritchie, Richie, Mitschke, Nitschke, Fritchie, Ritschel, Fritsche

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Where is the Ritschie family from?

You can see how Ritschie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritschie family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ritschie families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritschie's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ritschie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritschie 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 14 census records available for the last name Ritschie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritschie 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ritschie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ritschie. For the veterans among your Ritschie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritschie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Ritschie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ritschie in 1974 was 71, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritschie 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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