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Ritow Family History

Ritow 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: Ristow, Vito, Ito, Aiton, Tito, Ritch, Riso, Rigo, Rio, Rita

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Where is the Ritow family from?

You can see how Ritow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ritow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Ritow families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritow's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ritow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritow 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 22 census records available for the last name Ritow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritow 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ritow. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ritow. For the veterans among your Ritow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritow lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Ritow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ritow in 1981 was 93, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritow 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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