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Ritchlin Family History

Ritchlin 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: Reichlin, Rochlin, Rachlin, Ritchie, Kitchin, Richley, Hitchen

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Where is the Ritchlin family from?

You can see how Ritchlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritchlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ritchlin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ritchlin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ritchlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchlin 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 Ritchlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chiropodist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritchlin. 50% of Ritchlin men worked as a Chiropodist.

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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

  • Chiropodist
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Ritchlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Ritchlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchlin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ritchlin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Ritchlin. For the veterans among your Ritchlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchlin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ritchlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ritchlin in 1956 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritchlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchlin 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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