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Ritschke Family History

Ritschke 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: Mitschke, Nitschke, Mischke, Reschke, Bieschke, Patschke, Kirschke

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Where is the Ritschke family from?

You can see how Ritschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritschke family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritschke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ritschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritschke 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 81 census records available for the last name Ritschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritschke 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ritschke. 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 115 military records available for the last name Ritschke. For the veterans among your Ritschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritschke lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Ritschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ritschke in 1979 was 63, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritschke 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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