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Ritzau Family History

Ritzau 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: Litzau, Littau, Rita, Ritz, Ritzel, Rideau, Ritzer, Ritzman, Ristau

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Where is the Ritzau family from?

You can see how Ritzau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ritzau families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ritzau's in USA. California had the highest population of Ritzau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzau 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 575 census records available for the last name Ritzau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzau 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Ritzau. 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 305 military records available for the last name Ritzau. For the veterans among your Ritzau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ritzau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ritzau in 1964 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzau 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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