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Ritner Family History

Ritner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rittner.

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


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Where is the Ritner family from?

You can see how Ritner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ritner family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ritner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritner 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 Ritner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritner. 22% of Ritner men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Ritner women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritner were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Ritner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ritner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritner 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Ritner. 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 747 military records available for the last name Ritner. For the veterans among your Ritner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ritner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ritner in 1964 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritner 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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