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Riten Family History

Riten 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: Roten, Reiten, Iten, Risen, Riter, Riden, Wien, Eitel, Raven, Rutten

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Where is the Riten family from?

You can see how Riten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riten families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Riten families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riten's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Riten families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Riten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riten 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Riten. 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 Riten. For the veterans among your Riten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riten 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riten

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