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Rittel Name Meaning

German: probably from Middle High German riutili a diminutive of riute ‘(forest) clearing’ hence a topographic name for someone who lived at a clearing.

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


Similar surnames: Kittel, Mittel, Ritter, Tittel, Bittel, Gitter, Distel, Bitter

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Where is the Rittel family from?

You can see how Rittel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rittel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rittel family living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rittel's in Canada. Alberta and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Rittel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rittel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittel. 30% of Rittel men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rittel women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rittel were Rancher 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Rancher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rittel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittel 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Rittel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 695 military records available for the last name Rittel. For the veterans among your Rittel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rittel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rittel in 1958 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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