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Ritsch Family History

Ritsch 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: Ritch, Risch, Britsch, Nitsch, Tritsch, Ditsch, Mitsch, Fritsch

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Where is the Ritsch family from?

You can see how Ritsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ritsch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ritsch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ritsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritsch 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 Ritsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritsch. 24% of Ritsch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ritsch women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Medical Doctor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ritsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Ritsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritsch 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Ritsch. 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 956 military records available for the last name Ritsch. For the veterans among your Ritsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ritsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ritsch in 1965 was 55, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritsch 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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