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Ritell Family History

Ritell 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: Eitel, Tell, Rishell, Rosell, Wivell, Stell, Riddell, Rowell, Rinella

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Where is the Ritell family from?

You can see how Ritell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritell family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ritell's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Ritell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritell 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 52 census records available for the last name Ritell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ritell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ritell. For the veterans among your Ritell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Ritell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ritell in 1969 was 73, and 46 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritell 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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