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Ritchson Family History

Ritchson 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: Ritchison, Rickson, Ritson, Richison, Richeson, Aitchison, Richmond

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Where is the Ritchson family from?

You can see how Ritchson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritchson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Ritchson families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ritchson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ritchson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchson 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 Ritchson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritchson. 50% of Ritchson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Longshoreman
    13%

What Ritchson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Ritchson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ritchson. 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 179 military records available for the last name Ritchson. For the veterans among your Ritchson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ritchson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ritchson in 1965 was 69, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritchson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchson 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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