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Ritchmond Family History

Ritchmond 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: Richmond, Richman, Litchford, Pitchford, Nitchman, Ritchison

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Where is the Ritchmond family from?

You can see how Ritchmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchmond family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ritchmond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 17 Ritchmond families living in Ayrshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ritchmond's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ritchmond families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchmond 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 Ritchmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritchmond. 100% of Ritchmond men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ritchmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Ritchmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchmond 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ritchmond. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ritchmond. For the veterans among your Ritchmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchmond lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Ritchmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ritchmond in 1973 was 80, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritchmond

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchmond 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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