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Ritzky Family History

Ritzky 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, Rizk, Ritzel, Ritzer, Fitzke, Witzke, Fitz, Britz, Ridley

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Where is the Ritzky family from?

You can see how Ritzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritzky family living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ritzky's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Ritzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ritzky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Ritzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzky 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ritzky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ritzky. For the veterans among your Ritzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Ritzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ritzky in 1974 was 83, and 57 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzky 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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