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Ritsleff Family History

Ritsleff 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: Risler, Ratcliff, Ritzler, Risley, Ratzlaff, Ricklefs, Rissler

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Where is the Ritsleff family from?

You can see how Ritsleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritsleff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ritsleff families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritsleff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ritsleff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Ritsleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritsleff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ritsleff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ritsleff. For the veterans among your Ritsleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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