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Ritchon Family History

Ritchon 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: Pichon, Hitchen, Ritch, Kitchen, Ritchey, Rincon, Michon, Ritson

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Where is the Ritchon family from?

You can see how Ritchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritchon family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ritchon's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Ritchon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchon 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 55 census records available for the last name Ritchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ritchon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ritchon. For the veterans among your Ritchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchon lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Ritchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ritchon in 1977 was 29, and 52 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchon 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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