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Ritzus Family History

Ritzus 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: Titus, Ritz, Rimkus, Vitkus, Ritzel, Titmus, Ritzer, Dittus, Rinkus

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Where is the Ritzus family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritzus. 100% of Ritzus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ritzus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ritzus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ritzus. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ritzus. For the veterans among your Ritzus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Ritzus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ritzus in 1972 was 80, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzus 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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