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Rithman Family History

Rithman 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: Rothman, Richman, Rittman, Rethman, Ritzman, Rathman, Rahman, Titman

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Where is the Rithman family from?

You can see how Rithman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rithman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rithman families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rithman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rithman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rithman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rithman 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 Rithman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rithman. 100% of Rithman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rithman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Rithman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rithman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rithman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rithman. For the veterans among your Rithman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rithman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Rithman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rithman in 1972 was 93, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rithman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rithman 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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