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Ritsis Family History

Ritsis 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: Risi, Riss, Riis, Ritson, Riess, Ritts, Ross, Reis, Litwin, Idris

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Where is the Ritsis family from?

You can see how Ritsis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritsis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritsis family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ritsis's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Ritsis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritsis 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 2 census records available for the last name Ritsis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritsis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ritsis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ritsis. For the veterans among your Ritsis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritsis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Ritsis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ritsis in 1980 was 91, and 92 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritsis 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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