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Ritsema Family History

Ritsema Surname Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’ from the personal name Ritse.

A short form of an ancient Germanic name with the element rīk ‘powerful rich’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ritsema family from?

You can see how Ritsema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritsema family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritsema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ritsema families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritsema's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ritsema families in 1880.
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What did your Ritsema ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Ritsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritsema 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Ritsema. 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 232 military records available for the last name Ritsema. For the veterans among your Ritsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritsema lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ritsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ritsema in 1960 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritsema 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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