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Rittenberry Family History

Rittenberry Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Rittenberg.

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


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Where is the Rittenberry family from?

You can see how Rittenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittenberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rittenberry families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittenberry's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rittenberry families in 1891.
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What did your Rittenberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittenberry. 36% of Rittenberry men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rittenberry women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rittenberry were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rittenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenberry 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rittenberry. 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 504 military records available for the last name Rittenberry. For the veterans among your Rittenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittenberry lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rittenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rittenberry in 1956 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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