This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ritzmer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ritzmer Family History

Ritzmer 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: Ritzler, Ritzer, Pitzer, Sitzer, Rittner, Kritzer, Retzer, Riemer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ritzmer family from?

You can see how Ritzmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritzmer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritzmer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ritzmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Ritzmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ritzmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ritzmer

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ritzmer. 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.

View all Ritzmer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Ritzmer. For the veterans among your Ritzmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ritzmer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ritzmer family history

Discover More

What is the average Ritzmer lifespan?

Average Ritzmer life expectancy in 1978 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzmer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ritzmer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial