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Rite Family History

Rite 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: Rise, Crite, Rita, Ritt, Ritz, Tite, Rike, Kite, Hite, Rice

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Where is the Rite family from?

You can see how Rite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rite families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rite's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rite families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rite 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 Rite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rite. 38% of Rite men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Rite women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rite were Clerk and Hair Dundry.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Hair Dundry
    20%

What Rite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rite 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Rite. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rite. For the veterans among your Rite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rite lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Rite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rite in 1955 was 53, and 18 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rite 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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