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Rittersdorf Family History

Rittersdorf 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: Mittendorf, Reisdorf, Hattendorf, Bettendorf, Beyersdorf, Zielsdorf

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Where is the Rittersdorf family from?

You can see how Rittersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittersdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rittersdorf families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittersdorf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rittersdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittersdorf 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 Rittersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rittersdorf. 67% of Rittersdorf 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%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Rittersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Rittersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittersdorf 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rittersdorf. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rittersdorf. For the veterans among your Rittersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittersdorf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rittersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rittersdorf in 1968 was 89, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittersdorf 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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