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Ritchkoff Family History

Ritchkoff 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: Bischoff, Kirchhoff, Rieckhoff, Rothkopf, Rockoff, Kirchoff, Richmond

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ritchkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchkoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ritchkoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 3 military records available for the last name Ritchkoff. For the veterans among your Ritchkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchkoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Ritchkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ritchkoff in 1973 was 84, and 71 in 2004.

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