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Ritshie Family History

Ritshie 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: Ritchie, Richie, Fritchie, Risher, Ishii, Rashid, Ainslie, Risi

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Where is the Ritshie family from?

You can see how Ritshie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritshie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ritshie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Ritshie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritshie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ritshie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritshie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Ritshie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritshie 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ritshie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ritshie. For the veterans among your Ritshie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritshie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1982, in the United States, Ritshie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ritshie in 1960 was 42, and 66 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritshie 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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