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Ritkin Family History

Ritkin 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: Itkin, Rifkin, Witkin, Riskin, Rivkin, Pitkin, Litwin, Botkin, Ruskin

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Where is the Ritkin family from?

You can see how Ritkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ritkin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Ritkin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ritkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritkin 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 47 census records available for the last name Ritkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritkin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ritkin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ritkin. For the veterans among your Ritkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritkin lifespan?

Average Ritkin life expectancy in 1973 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritkin 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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