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Ritser Family History

Ritser 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: Rieser, Riser, Ritter, Ritzer, Ritger, Risser, Riter, Critser, Ritner

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Where is the Ritser family from?

You can see how Ritser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ritser family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ritser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritser 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 64 census records available for the last name Ritser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritser 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ritser. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ritser. For the veterans among your Ritser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritser lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Ritser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ritser in 1993 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritser 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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