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Ritterholz Family History

Ritterholz 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: Rebholz, Westerhold, Osterholt, Kienholz, Ritter, Sitterly, Litteral

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Where is the Ritterholz family from?

You can see how Ritterholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritterholz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritterholz family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ritterholz's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Ritterholz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Ritterholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritterholz 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ritterholz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ritterholz. For the veterans among your Ritterholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritterholz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Ritterholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ritterholz in 1962 was 75, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritterholz 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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