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Ritts Family History

Ritts Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Ritz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ritts family from?

You can see how Ritts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ritts families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ritts's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ritts families in 1911.
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What did your Ritts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritts. 26% of Ritts men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Ritts women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritts were Clerk and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ritts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritts 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Ritts. 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 670 military records available for the last name Ritts. For the veterans among your Ritts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ritts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ritts in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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