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Ritgers Family History

Ritgers 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: Rittgers, Rutgers, Ritger, Riggers, Rivers, Ringer, Siggers, Ritter

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Where is the Ritgers family from?

You can see how Ritgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritgers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritgers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ritgers families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritgers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ritgers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritgers 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 64 census records available for the last name Ritgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritgers 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ritgers. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ritgers. For the veterans among your Ritgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritgers lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Ritgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ritgers in 1984 was 59, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritgers 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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