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Rittiner Family History

Rittiner 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: Rittner, Rittinger, Gittinger, Kittinger, Rottier, Kittner, Ristine

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Where is the Rittiner family from?

You can see how Rittiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rittiner families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittiner's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rittiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittiner 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 129 census records available for the last name Rittiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittiner 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rittiner. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rittiner. For the veterans among your Rittiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittiner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rittiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rittiner in 1965 was 70, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittiner 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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