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Ritenburg Family History

Ritenburg 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: Rifenburg, Rivenburg, Rutenberg, Rodenburg, Altenburg, Rotenberg

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Where is the Ritenburg family from?

You can see how Ritenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritenburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ritenburg families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritenburg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ritenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritenburg 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 381 census records available for the last name Ritenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritenburg 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ritenburg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ritenburg. For the veterans among your Ritenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritenburg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Ritenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ritenburg in 1955 was 37, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritenburg 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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