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Ritty Family History

Ritty 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: Witty, Ritt, Litty, Ditty, Rutty, Ritts, Nitta, Kitt, Chitty, Riley

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Where is the Ritty family from?

You can see how Ritty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ritty families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritty's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ritty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ritty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ritty. 75% of Ritty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Ritty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Ritty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritty 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ritty. 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 109 military records available for the last name Ritty. For the veterans among your Ritty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1995, in the United States, Ritty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ritty in 1957 was 57, and 78 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritty 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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