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Ritona Family History

Ritona 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: Aiton, Ragona, Rita, Ruona, Bivona, Retana, Licona, Katona, Ritson

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Where is the Ritona family from?

You can see how Ritona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ritona families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritona's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritona 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 27 census records available for the last name Ritona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritona 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ritona. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ritona. For the veterans among your Ritona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritona lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ritona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ritona in 1973 was 51, and 38 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritona 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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