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Ritzberger Family History

Ritzberger 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: Ripberger, Eichberger, Dittberner, Rumberger, Ritzinger, Milberger

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Where is the Ritzberger family from?

You can see how Ritzberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritzberger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ritzberger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritzberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ritzberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ritzberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzberger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ritzberger. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ritzberger. For the veterans among your Ritzberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzberger lifespan?

Average Ritzberger life expectancy in 1982 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzberger 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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