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Ritchrder Family History

Ritchrder 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: Richter, Witcher, Pitcher, Richer, Ritchey, Ritthaler, Richner

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Where is the Ritchrder family from?

You can see how Ritchrder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchrder family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Ritchrder families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritchrder's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ritchrder families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Ritchrder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchrder 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ritchrder. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ritchrder. For the veterans among your Ritchrder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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