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Ritchwood Family History

Ritchwood 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: Richmond, Litchford, Pitchford, Ringwood, Rockwood, Ritchison

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Where is the Ritchwood family from?

You can see how Ritchwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchwood family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritchwood family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ritchwood's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ritchwood families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchwood 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 26 census records available for the last name Ritchwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchwood 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ritchwood. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ritchwood. For the veterans among your Ritchwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchwood lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ritchwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ritchwood in 1965 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchwood 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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