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Ritchly Family History

Ritchly 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, Richley, Richey, Ritch, Critchley, Witchey, Ritchie

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Where is the Ritchly family from?

You can see how Ritchly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ritchly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ritchly family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritchly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritchly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchly 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 56 census records available for the last name Ritchly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchly 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 Ritchly. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ritchly. For the veterans among your Ritchly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchly lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Ritchly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ritchly in 1977 was 90, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchly 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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