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Rittenbaugh Family History

Rittenbaugh 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: Rodenbaugh, Waltenbaugh, Redenbaugh, Bridenbaugh, Hixenbaugh

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Where is the Rittenbaugh family from?

You can see how Rittenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rittenbaugh family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittenbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rittenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittenbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Rittenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenbaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rittenbaugh. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rittenbaugh. For the veterans among your Rittenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rittenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rittenbaugh in 1958 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittenbaugh 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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