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Ritzenberg Family History

Ritzenberg 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: Litzenberg, Rittenberg, Rutenberg, Ruthenberg, Rothenberg, Katzenberg

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Where is the Ritzenberg family from?

You can see how Ritzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritzenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ritzenberg families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritzenberg's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Ritzenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzenberg 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 Ritzenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritzenberg. 100% of Ritzenberg men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Ritzenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Ritzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzenberg 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Ritzenberg. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ritzenberg. For the veterans among your Ritzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ritzenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ritzenberg in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzenberg 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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