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Rittberger Family History

Rittberger 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: Dittberner, Ripberger, Eichberger, Rumberger, Retterer, Rettberg

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Where is the Rittberger family from?

You can see how Rittberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rittberger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rittberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittberger 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 Rittberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittberger. 34% of Rittberger men worked as a Rancher and 100% of Rittberger women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Rancher
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Butcher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rittberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Rittberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittberger 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Rittberger. 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 130 military records available for the last name Rittberger. For the veterans among your Rittberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rittberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rittberger in 1964 was 67, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittberger 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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