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Ritzie Family History

Ritzie 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: Ritz, Ritzler, Richie, Ritzel, Ritzer, Fitzke, Ririe, Witzke, Witzig

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Where is the Ritzie family from?

You can see how Ritzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritzie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ritzie families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ritzie's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ritzie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ritzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritzie. 47% of Ritzie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

What Ritzie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Ritzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ritzie. 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 139 military records available for the last name Ritzie. For the veterans among your Ritzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzie lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Ritzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ritzie in 1946 was 61, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzie 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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