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Ritler Family History

Ritler 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: Bitler, Ridler, Risler, Ritzler, Ritter, Ritzer, Ritger, Riter

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Where is the Ritler family from?

You can see how Ritler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ritler families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ritler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ritler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritler 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 Ritler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritler. 25% of Ritler men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ritler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritler were Operator and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Ritler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Ritler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritler 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ritler. 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 972 military records available for the last name Ritler. For the veterans among your Ritler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Ritler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ritler in 1968 was 74, and 89 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritler 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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