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Rittaler Family History

Rittaler 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: Ritthaler, Rittner, Ritzler, Kittler, Ritter, Sittler, Mittler

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Where is the Rittaler family from?

You can see how Rittaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittaler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rittaler families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rittaler family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittaler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rittaler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittaler 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 72 census records available for the last name Rittaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittaler 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rittaler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rittaler. For the veterans among your Rittaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittaler lifespan?

Average Rittaler life expectancy in 1996 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittaler 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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