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Rith Family History

Rith 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: Rich, Rath, Roth, Ruth, Raith, Ritch, With, Rita, Ritt, Reith

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Where is the Rith family from?

You can see how Rith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rith family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Rith's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rith 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 Rith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rith. 100% of Rith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rith 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Rith. 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 127 military records available for the last name Rith. For the veterans among your Rith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rith lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Rith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rith in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rith 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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