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Ritzey Family History

Ritzey 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: Ritzel, Ritzer, Ridley, Richey, Pitzer, Riley, Sitzer, Kritzer

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Where is the Ritzey family from?

You can see how Ritzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ritzey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritzey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ritzey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzey 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 90 census records available for the last name Ritzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ritzey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ritzey. For the veterans among your Ritzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Ritzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ritzey in 1967 was 86, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzey 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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