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Ritzell Family History

Ritzell 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: Ritzel, Rishell, Riddell, Frizzell, Reitzel, Grizzell, Britnell

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Where is the Ritzell family from?

You can see how Ritzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ritzell family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ritzell's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ritzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzell 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 281 census records available for the last name Ritzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ritzell. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ritzell. For the veterans among your Ritzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ritzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ritzell in 1964 was 73, and 46 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzell 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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