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Rittenmayer Family History

Rittenmayer 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: Wittenmyer, Wittenauer, Wittmayer, Lindenmayer, Katzenmeyer, Rittner

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Where is the Rittenmayer family from?

You can see how Rittenmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenmayer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rittenmayer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittenmayer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rittenmayer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Rittenmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenmayer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rittenmayer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rittenmayer. For the veterans among your Rittenmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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