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Ritsey Family History

Ritsey 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: Litsey, Ridley, Ramsey, Kinsey, Richey, Riley, Rise, Brissey, Rasey

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Where is the Ritsey family from?

You can see how Ritsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritsey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ritsey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Ritsey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ritsey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ritsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritsey 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 104 census records available for the last name Ritsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritsey 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 Ritsey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ritsey. For the veterans among your Ritsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritsey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Ritsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ritsey in 1992 was 76, and 81 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritsey 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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