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Ritholz Family History

Ritholz 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: Rebholz, Reinholz, Rishell, Rotolo, Reinhold, Eichholz, Nichol

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Where is the Ritholz family from?

You can see how Ritholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritholz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ritholz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ritholz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritholz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritholz 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 Ritholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritholz. 50% of Ritholz men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Lawyer
    50%

What Ritholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Ritholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritholz 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ritholz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ritholz. For the veterans among your Ritholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritholz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Ritholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ritholz in 1969 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritholz 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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