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Ritzius Family History

Ritzius 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: Wiltzius, Hatzis, Titus, Riis, Ritz, Ritzler, Rimkus, Vitkus, Ritzel

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Where is the Ritzius family from?

You can see how Ritzius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritzius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ritzius families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ritzius's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ritzius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzius 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 Ritzius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritzius. 100% of Ritzius men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ritzius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Ritzius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzius 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ritzius. 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 637 military records available for the last name Ritzius. For the veterans among your Ritzius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzius lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ritzius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ritzius in 1966 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzius 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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