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Ritmeyer Family History

Ritmeyer 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: Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Altmeyer, Rothmeyer, Wittmeyer, Heitmeyer

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Where is the Ritmeyer family from?

You can see how Ritmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritmeyer families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ritmeyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritmeyer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ritmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritmeyer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ritmeyer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ritmeyer. For the veterans among your Ritmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritmeyer lifespan?

Average Ritmeyer life expectancy in 1977 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritmeyer 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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