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Rittchie Family History

Rittchie 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, Ritch, Ritchey, Riche, Mitschke, Nitschke

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Where is the Rittchie family from?

You can see how Rittchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittchie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Rittchie families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rittchie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittchie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rittchie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Rittchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittchie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rittchie. 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 Rittchie. For the veterans among your Rittchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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