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Ritte Family History

Ritte 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: Ritt, Ratte, Witte, Ritter, Rittel, Rittle, Ritts, Nitta, Rutten

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Where is the Ritte family from?

You can see how Ritte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ritte families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ritte's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ritte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritte 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 Ritte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritte. 60% of Ritte men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ritte women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritte were Dairy Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Dairy Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ritte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritte 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Ritte. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ritte. For the veterans among your Ritte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritte lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Ritte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ritte in 1975 was 89, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritte 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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