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Ritko Family History

Ritko 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: Witko, Vitko, Kitko, Sitko, Risko, Vito, Ito, Mitro, Misko, Tito

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Where is the Ritko family from?

You can see how Ritko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ritko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ritko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ritko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritko 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 Ritko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritko. 50% of Ritko men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ritko women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritko were Rake Shop Labor and Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Rake Shop Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Ritko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Ritko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritko 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ritko. 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 69 military records available for the last name Ritko. For the veterans among your Ritko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ritko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ritko in 1961 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritko 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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