This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ritchine family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ritchine Family History

Ritchine 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: Ritchie, Richwine, Richie, Fritchie, Richins, Kitching, Kitchin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ritchine family from?

You can see how Ritchine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchine family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Ritchine families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Ritchine families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritchine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ritchine families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Ritchine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Ritchine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Ritchine

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Ritchine. 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.

View all Ritchine immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Ritchine. For the veterans among your Ritchine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ritchine military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ritchine family history

Discover More

What is the average Ritchine lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchine 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritchine

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ritchine family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial