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Ritterman Family History

Ritterman 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: Kitterman, Bitterman, Ratterman, Rittman, Letterman, Batterman

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Where is the Ritterman family from?

You can see how Ritterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Ritterman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritterman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ritterman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritterman 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 Ritterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritterman. 40% of Ritterman men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Ritterman women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritterman were Farmer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Ritterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ritterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritterman 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Ritterman. 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 122 military records available for the last name Ritterman. For the veterans among your Ritterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritterman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ritterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ritterman in 1967 was 71, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritterman 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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