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Rittey Family History

Rittey 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: Ritter, Rittel, Rutten, Ridley, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter, Rotter

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Where is the Rittey family from?

You can see how Rittey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rittey families living in Hampshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rittey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rittey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rittey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rittey. 72% of Rittey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Rittey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Rittey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittey 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rittey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Rittey. For the veterans among your Rittey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittey lifespan?

Average Rittey life expectancy in 2003 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittey 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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