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Rittich Family History

Rittich 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: Wittich, Ritch, Hettich, Bittick, Dittrich, Rich, Milich, Fitch

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Where is the Rittich family from?

You can see how Rittich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rittich family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rittich's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Rittich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Rittich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittich 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rittich. 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 72 military records available for the last name Rittich. For the veterans among your Rittich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rittich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rittich in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rittich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittich 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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