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Rittschof Family History

Rittschof 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: Ritschel, Bischof, Ritch, Bischoff, Risch, Ritchey, Britsch, Mitschke

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Where is the Rittschof family from?

You can see how Rittschof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittschof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rittschof families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittschof's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rittschof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittschof 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 29 census records available for the last name Rittschof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittschof 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rittschof. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rittschof. For the veterans among your Rittschof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittschof lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Rittschof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rittschof in 1982 was 64, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittschof 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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