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Ritterbeck Family History

Ritterbeck 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: Westerbeck, Ritterbusch, Utterback, Billerbeck, Ritterbush

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Where is the Ritterbeck family from?

You can see how Ritterbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritterbeck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritterbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ritterbeck family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritterbeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ritterbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritterbeck 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 Ritterbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritterbeck. 67% of Ritterbeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Ritterbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Ritterbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritterbeck 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ritterbeck. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ritterbeck. For the veterans among your Ritterbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritterbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ritterbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ritterbeck in 1963 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritterbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritterbeck 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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