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Rittersbaugh Family History

Rittersbaugh 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: Ritterbush, Mothersbaugh, Butterbaugh, Ritterbusch, Buterbaugh

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Where is the Rittersbaugh family from?

You can see how Rittersbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittersbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittersbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rittersbaugh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittersbaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rittersbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Rittersbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittersbaugh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rittersbaugh. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rittersbaugh. For the veterans among your Rittersbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittersbaugh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Rittersbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rittersbaugh in 1974 was 94, and 66 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittersbaugh 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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