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Ricthie Family History

Ricthie 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: Richie, Riche, Ricchio, Ritchie, Michie, Rich, Richter, Richer

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Where is the Ricthie family from?

You can see how Ricthie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricthie family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ricthie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ricthie family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricthie's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Ricthie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricthie 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 139 census records available for the last name Ricthie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricthie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ricthie. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ricthie. For the veterans among your Ricthie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricthie lifespan?

Average Ricthie life expectancy in 2002 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricthie 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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