Ritterby Family History

Ritterby 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: Ritter, Sitterly, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter, Rotter, Gritter, Rutter, Guttery, Buttery

60	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
14	Census and Voter Lists
3	Member Trees

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Where is the Ritterby family from?

You can see how Ritterby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritterby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritterby family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritterby's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ritterby families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritterby 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 Ritterby family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ritterby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritterby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Ritterby. 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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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Ritterby. For the veterans among your Ritterby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritterby lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Ritterby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ritterby in 1974 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

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Ritterby Surname Meaning

Where is the Ritterby family from?

What Ritterby family records will you find?

What is the average Ritterby lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Ritterby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ritterby in 1974 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

Ritterby Family History

Ritterby Surname Meaning

83 record(s) for Ritterby

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What is the average Ritterby lifespan?

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Ritterby Surname Meaning

83 record(s) for Ritterby

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Where is the Ritterby family from?

What Ritterby family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Ritterby family history

What is the average Ritterby lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ritterby family tree

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