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Rittmeyer Family History

Rittmeyer 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: Wittmeyer, Rothmeyer, Wittmayer, Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Rittner

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Where is the Rittmeyer family from?

You can see how Rittmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rittmeyer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rittmeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittmeyer 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 Rittmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rittmeyer. 24% of Rittmeyer men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%

What Rittmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Rittmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittmeyer 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Rittmeyer. 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 651 military records available for the last name Rittmeyer. For the veterans among your Rittmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rittmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rittmeyer in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rittmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittmeyer 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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