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Rittersbacker Family History

Rittersbacker 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: Rickenbacker, Ottenbacher, Utterback, Riegsecker, Rickenbaker

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Where is the Rittersbacker family from?

You can see how Rittersbacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittersbacker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rittersbacker family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittersbacker's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Rittersbacker families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Rittersbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittersbacker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rittersbacker. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rittersbacker. For the veterans among your Rittersbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittersbacker 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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