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Ritzenthaler Family History

Ritzenthaler Surname Meaning

Alsatian and German: habitational name for someone from Ritzent(h)al a place in Haut-Rhin Alsace.

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


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Where is the Ritzenthaler family from?

You can see how Ritzenthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzenthaler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritzenthaler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Ritzenthaler families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ritzenthaler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritzenthaler families in 1880.
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What did your Ritzenthaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritzenthaler. 17% of Ritzenthaler men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Ritzenthaler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritzenthaler were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Office Work
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Ritzenthaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ritzenthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzenthaler 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Ritzenthaler. 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 366 military records available for the last name Ritzenthaler. For the veterans among your Ritzenthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzenthaler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ritzenthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ritzenthaler in 1950 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzenthaler 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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