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Ritmiller Family History

Ritmiller 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: Rismiller, Kitzmiller, Rissmiller, Reinmiller, Litwiller, Kitsmiller

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Where is the Ritmiller family from?

You can see how Ritmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritmiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ritmiller families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ritmiller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritmiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritmiller 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 Ritmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritmiller. 100% of Ritmiller men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Ritmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Ritmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritmiller 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ritmiller. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ritmiller. For the veterans among your Ritmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritmiller lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ritmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ritmiller in 1971 was 56, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritmiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritmiller 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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