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Ritzig Family History

Ritzig 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: Witzig, Sittig, Rettig, Ritz, Littig, Wittig, Ritzel, Ritzer, Utzig

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Where is the Ritzig family from?

You can see how Ritzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritzig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritzig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzig 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 Ritzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritzig. 100% of Ritzig women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Ritzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ritzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzig 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 Ritzig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ritzig. For the veterans among your Ritzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzig lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Ritzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ritzig in 1977 was 65, and 85 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzig 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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