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Rittenburg Family History

Rittenburg 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: Wittenburg, Rittenberg, Wittenberg, Rifenburg, Rivenburg, Whittenburg

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Where is the Rittenburg family from?

You can see how Rittenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Rittenburg families living in Northumberland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rittenburg's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rittenburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittenburg 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 Rittenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittenburg. 36% of Rittenburg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rittenburg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rittenburg were Car Inspector and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Engineer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Car Inspector
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Rittenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rittenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenburg 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rittenburg. 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 160 military records available for the last name Rittenburg. For the veterans among your Rittenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittenburg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rittenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rittenburg in 1962 was 59, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittenburg 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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