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Ritchley Family History

Ritchley 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: Richley, Ritchey, Critchley, Richey, Witchey, Ritchie, Fritchey

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Where is the Ritchley family from?

You can see how Ritchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritchley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Ritchley families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ritchley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ritchley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchley 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 Ritchley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritchley. 100% of Ritchley women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ritchley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Ritchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchley 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 Ritchley. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ritchley. For the veterans among your Ritchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchley lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Ritchley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ritchley in 1987 was 59, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritchley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchley 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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