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Ritcherdson Family History

Ritcherdson 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: Richardson, Richerson, Rickerson, Ritchison, Richeson, Mitchelson

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Where is the Ritcherdson family from?

You can see how Ritcherdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritcherdson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ritcherdson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ritcherdson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritcherdson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ritcherdson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Ritcherdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritcherdson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ritcherdson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ritcherdson. For the veterans among your Ritcherdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritcherdson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1971, in the United States, Ritcherdson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ritcherdson in 1965 was 80, and 81 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritcherdson 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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