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Ritsma Family History

Ritsma 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: Reitsma, Ritsema, Rittman, Rita, Rissman, Riska, Ritzman, Ritson

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Where is the Ritsma family from?

You can see how Ritsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritsma family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ritsma families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Ritsma family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritsma's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ritsma families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Ritsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritsma 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ritsma. 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 Ritsma. For the veterans among your Ritsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritsma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ritsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ritsma in 1966 was 55, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritsma 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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