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Ritchir Family History

Ritchir 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, Witcher, Pitcher, Richer, Ritch, Ritchey, Richie, Fritchie

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Where is the Ritchir family from?

You can see how Ritchir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritchir family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritchir's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ritchir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ritchir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchir 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ritchir. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ritchir. For the veterans among your Ritchir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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