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Ritchee Family History

Ritchee 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: Ritchey, Ritchie, Witcher, Pitcher, Richer, Hitchen, Richey, Ritch

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Where is the Ritchee family from?

You can see how Ritchee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritchee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Ritchee families living in Argyll. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ritchee's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Ritchee families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Ritchee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchee 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ritchee. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ritchee. For the veterans among your Ritchee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchee lifespan?

Average Ritchee life expectancy in 1991 was 36 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 Ritchee 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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