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Ritcheson Family History

Ritcheson 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: Ritchison, Richeson, Richerson, Richison, Atcheson, Eytcheson

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Where is the Ritcheson family from?

You can see how Ritcheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritcheson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritcheson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Ritcheson families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Ritcheson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ritcheson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritcheson 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 Ritcheson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ritcheson. 100% of Ritcheson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ritcheson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ritcheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritcheson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ritcheson. 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 176 military records available for the last name Ritcheson. For the veterans among your Ritcheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritcheson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ritcheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ritcheson in 1962 was 30, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritcheson 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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