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Ritenour Family History

Ritenour Surname Meaning

Variant of Ridenour a surname of German origin. Compare Rittenour.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ritenour family from?

You can see how Ritenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritenour family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritenour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Ritenour families living in Virginia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ritenour's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ritenour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritenour 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 Ritenour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritenour. 24% of Ritenour men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Ritenour women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritenour were Labor and Waitress.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    16%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Ritenour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ritenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritenour 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Ritenour. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Ritenour. For the veterans among your Ritenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritenour lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ritenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ritenour in 1945 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritenour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritenour 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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