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Ritger Family History

Ritger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Dutch Rutger or Rütger from the personal name Rudiger (see Roger).

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


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Where is the Ritger family from?

You can see how Ritger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ritger families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ritger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritger 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 Ritger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritger. 35% of Ritger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ritger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritger were Salesman and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Ritger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ritger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritger 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Ritger. 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 227 military records available for the last name Ritger. For the veterans among your Ritger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ritger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ritger in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritger 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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