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Ritzler Family History

Ritzler Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with rīc ‘power(ful)’.

(Austria and Bavaria): variant of Riezler a habitational name from Riezlern (formerly Riezler) in Austria.

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


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Where is the Ritzler family from?

You can see how Ritzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ritzler families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ritzler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ritzler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzler 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 Ritzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritzler. 24% of Ritzler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ritzler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritzler were Bookkeeper and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Ritzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ritzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzler 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Ritzler. 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 833 military records available for the last name Ritzler. For the veterans among your Ritzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ritzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ritzler in 1959 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzler 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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