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Ritkes Family History

Ritkes 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, Rokes, Rickel, Rives, Ricken, Rickles, Litke, Ripke, Ricks

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Where is the Ritkes family from?

You can see how Ritkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritkes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ritkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ritkes family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritkes's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ritkes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Ritkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritkes 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ritkes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ritkes. For the veterans among your Ritkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritkes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Ritkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ritkes in 1970 was 69, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritkes 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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