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Ritzko Family History

Ritzko 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: Motzko, Ritz, Witko, Rizk, Ritzel, Ritzer, Fitzke, Witzke, Rizo

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Where is the Ritzko family from?

You can see how Ritzko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritzko family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ritzko's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ritzko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Ritzko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzko 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ritzko. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ritzko. For the veterans among your Ritzko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Ritzko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ritzko in 1955 was 35, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzko 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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