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Rittenberg Family History

Rittenberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Rittenberg family from?

You can see how Rittenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Rittenberg families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Rittenberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rittenberg families in 1911.
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What did your Rittenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rittenberg. 100% of Rittenberg men worked as a Tailor.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rittenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rittenberg. 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 431 military records available for the last name Rittenberg. For the veterans among your Rittenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittenberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rittenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rittenberg in 1959 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittenberg 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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