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Ritchin Family History

Ritchin 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, Kitchin, Hitchen, Minchin, Ritch, Kitchen, Ritchey, Richie

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Where is the Ritchin family from?

You can see how Ritchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ritchin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Ritchin families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ritchin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ritchin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchin 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 Ritchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ritchin. 100% of Ritchin 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
    100%

What Ritchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Ritchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchin 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Ritchin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ritchin. For the veterans among your Ritchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ritchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ritchin in 1972 was 98, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchin 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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