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Ritchener Family History

Ritchener 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: Mitchener, Kitchener, Richner, Hitchner, Mitchiner, Michener

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Where is the Ritchener family from?

You can see how Ritchener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchener family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Ritchener families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Ritchener family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritchener's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ritchener families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Ritchener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchener 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 Ritchener. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ritchener. For the veterans among your Ritchener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchener 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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