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Rittal Family History

Rittal 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: Mittal, Rittel, Nitta, Tittel, Littau, Rintala, Pitta, Mittag

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Where is the Rittal family from?

You can see how Rittal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rittal families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittal's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Rittal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittal 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 319 census records available for the last name Rittal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittal 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rittal. 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 97 military records available for the last name Rittal. For the veterans among your Rittal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Rittal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rittal in 1967 was 87, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittal 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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