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Rittall Family History

Rittall 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: Nuttall, Rintala, Mittal, Rittel, Whittall, Kittell, Ridall, Rittle

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Where is the Rittall family from?

You can see how Rittall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rittall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rittall families living in Maine. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rittall's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Rittall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rittall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rittall. 100% of Rittall men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Rittall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rittall. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rittall. For the veterans among your Rittall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittall lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rittall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rittall in 1943 was 40, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittall 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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