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Ritchik Family History

Ritchik 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, Ritch, Ritchey, Richie, Fritchie, Ricchio, Kitchin, Rich

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Where is the Ritchik family from?

You can see how Ritchik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritchik family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritchik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritchik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchik 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 17 census records available for the last name Ritchik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchik 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ritchik. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ritchik. For the veterans among your Ritchik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchik lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Ritchik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ritchik in 1970 was 84, and 70 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchik 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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