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Ritterath Family History

Ritterath 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: Retterath, Ritter, Litteral, Ritterbush, Ritzert, Gitter, Mitter

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Where is the Ritterath family from?

You can see how Ritterath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritterath family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ritterath families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritterath's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ritterath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritterath 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 50 census records available for the last name Ritterath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritterath 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ritterath. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ritterath. For the veterans among your Ritterath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritterath lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Ritterath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ritterath in 1967 was 71, and 89 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritterath 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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