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Ritthamel Family History

Ritthamel 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: Ritthaler, Crouthamel, Rittel, Rotramel, Michael, Hamel, Witham

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Where is the Ritthamel family from?

You can see how Ritthamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritthamel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ritthamel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritthamel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ritthamel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritthamel 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 Ritthamel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritthamel. 100% of Ritthamel women worked as an Office Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Ritthamel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Ritthamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritthamel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ritthamel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ritthamel. For the veterans among your Ritthamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritthamel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Ritthamel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ritthamel in 1957 was 57, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritthamel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritthamel 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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