
Origins of the Ritchie surname


About the Ritchies
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Interesting facts about Ritchie

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Common jobs for Ritchies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ritchies in 1921
Dressmaker
377
Domestic Servant
362
Housekeeper
269
F S
251
Annuitant
192
Common male occupations for Ritchies in 1921
Fisherman
1,229
Farmer
334
Farm Servant
325
Joiner
311
Coal Miner
309
