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Rites Family History

Rites 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: Ries, Rives, Rines, Trites, Riter, Sites, Crites, Hites, Riles, Ritts

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Where is the Rites family from?

You can see how Rites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rites family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rites families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rites family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rites's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rites families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rites 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 Rites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rites. 34% of Rites 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

What Rites family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Rites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rites 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Rites. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rites. For the veterans among your Rites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rites lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Rites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rites in 1969 was 67, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rites

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rites 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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