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Ritenauer Family History

Ritenauer 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: Reisenauer, Reitnauer, Wittenauer, Ritenour, Ridenour, Eisenhauer

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Where is the Ritenauer family from?

You can see how Ritenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritenauer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ritenauer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritenauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritenauer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Ritenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritenauer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ritenauer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ritenauer. For the veterans among your Ritenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritenauer lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Ritenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ritenauer in 1987 was 89, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritenauer 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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