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Rittinger Family History

Rittinger Surname Meaning

South German: cognate of Rittner a topographic name for someone who lived by a steep incline or for someone who lived near a clearing.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rittinger family from?

You can see how Rittinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rittinger families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rittinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rittinger families in 1891.
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What did your Rittinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittinger. 20% of Rittinger men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Rittinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rittinger were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Rittinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rittinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittinger 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Rittinger. 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 434 military records available for the last name Rittinger. For the veterans among your Rittinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittinger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rittinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rittinger in 1945 was 27, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittinger 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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