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Rittelman Family History

Rittelman 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: Mittelman, Gittelman, Rittman, Kitterman, Bitterman, Rickelman

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Where is the Rittelman family from?

You can see how Rittelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rittelman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rittelman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Rittelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittelman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rittelman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rittelman. For the veterans among your Rittelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittelman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Rittelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rittelman in 1966 was 84, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittelman 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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