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Ritey Family History

Ritey 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: Riley, Riter, Riney, Rey, Eitel, Ries, Rider, Ridley, Rarey, Iley

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Where is the Ritey family from?

You can see how Ritey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Ritey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ritey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ritey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritey 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 Ritey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Employee was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ritey. 100% of Ritey men worked as an Employee.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Employee
    100%

What Ritey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ritey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritey 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Ritey. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ritey. For the veterans among your Ritey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Ritey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ritey in 1968 was 68, and 78 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritey 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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