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Riterson Family History

Riterson 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: Rierson, Peterson, Iverson, Reierson, Einerson, Pierson, Otterson

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Where is the Riterson family from?

You can see how Riterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riterson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riterson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riterson family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riterson's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Riterson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riterson 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 129 census records available for the last name Riterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riterson 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 Riterson. 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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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Riterson. For the veterans among your Riterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riterson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riterson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riterson

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