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Rithner Family History

Rithner 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: Rittner, Richner, Ritner, Risher, Richter, Richer, Rather, Rohner

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Where is the Rithner family from?

You can see how Rithner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rithner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rithner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rithner families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rithner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rithner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rithner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rithner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rithner 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rithner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rithner. For the veterans among your Rithner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rithner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rithner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rithner in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rithner 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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