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Rittenhouse Family History

Rittenhouse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rittinghaus: habitational name from a farm near Altena Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Rittenhouse family from?

You can see how Rittenhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenhouse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittenhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 59 Rittenhouse families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rittenhouse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rittenhouse families in 1840.
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What did your Rittenhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittenhouse. 15% of Rittenhouse men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Rittenhouse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rittenhouse were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Rittenhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenhouse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rittenhouse. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rittenhouse. For the veterans among your Rittenhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittenhouse lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rittenhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rittenhouse in 1943 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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