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Ritterbandt Family History

Ritterbandt 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: Kitterman, Litherland, Ritterbusch, Bitterman, Ritterbush, Ratterman

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Where is the Ritterbandt family from?

You can see how Ritterbandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritterbandt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritterbandt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritterbandt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ritterbandt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ritterbandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritterbandt 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ritterbandt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ritterbandt. For the veterans among your Ritterbandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritterbandt lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Ritterbandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ritterbandt in 2000 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritterbandt 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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