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Ritzi Family History

Ritzi 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: Ritz, Rizzi, Fitz, Britz, Kritz, Ratz, Risi, Bitz, Reitz, Ritch

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Where is the Ritzi family from?

You can see how Ritzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ritzi families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ritzi's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ritzi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzi 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 Ritzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritzi. 17% of Ritzi men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ritzi women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Jeweler
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ritzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Ritzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzi 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ritzi. 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 162 military records available for the last name Ritzi. For the veterans among your Ritzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ritzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ritzi in 1963 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzi 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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