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Ritchein Family History

Ritchein 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: Hitchen, Kitchen, Ritchey, Ritchie, Kitchin, Richesin, Witcher

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Where is the Ritchein family from?

You can see how Ritchein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ritchein families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ritchein families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritchein's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ritchein families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Ritchein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ritchein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ritchein. For the veterans among your Ritchein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchein lifespan?

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