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Ritzel Family History

Ritzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of any of several ancient Germanic personal names formed with rīc ‘power(ful)’ (see for example Richard).

Heinrich Moritz).

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


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Where is the Ritzel family from?

You can see how Ritzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ritzel family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ritzel's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Ritzel families in 1911.
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What did your Ritzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritzel. 29% of Ritzel men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Ritzel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritzel were Stone Cutter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stone Cutter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Ritzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ritzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzel 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Ritzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ritzel. For the veterans among your Ritzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ritzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ritzel in 1957 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzel 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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