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Ritis Family History

Ritis 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: Riis, Ritts, Reis, Ries, Rais, Regis, Rodis, Matis, Rubis, Artis

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Where is the Ritis family from?

You can see how Ritis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ritis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ritis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritis 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 211 census records available for the last name Ritis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritis 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Ritis. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ritis. For the veterans among your Ritis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Ritis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ritis in 1974 was 72, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritis 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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