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Ritches Family History

Ritches 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: Ritchey, Riches, Witcher, Pitcher, Richer, Hitchen, Richey, Ritch

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Where is the Ritches family from?

You can see how Ritches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritches family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ritches families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Ritches families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ritches's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ritches families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritches surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ritches ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ritches. 100% of Ritches women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ritches family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Ritches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritches 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ritches. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ritches. For the veterans among your Ritches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritches lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Ritches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ritches in 1972 was 59, and 75 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritches

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritches 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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