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Riti Family History

Riti 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: Risi, Rita, Ritt, Ritz, Rini, Roti, Viti, Rich, Vito, Rath

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Where is the Riti family from?

You can see how Riti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Riti families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Riti's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riti families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riti ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Riti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Riti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riti 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Riti. 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 81 military records available for the last name Riti. For the veterans among your Riti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Riti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riti in 1959 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riti 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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