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Riter Family History

Riter Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Reiter or Ritter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riter family from?

You can see how Riter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Riter families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Riter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Riter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riter 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 Riter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riter. 22% of Riter men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Riter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riter were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Riter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Riter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riter 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Riter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Riter. For the veterans among your Riter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riter lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Riter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Riter in 1951 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riter 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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