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Rittenhous Family History

Rittenhous 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: Rittenhouse, Rittenour, Ridenhour, Ritenour, Ridenour, Nienhaus

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Where is the Rittenhous family from?

You can see how Rittenhous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenhous family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittenhous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Rittenhous families living in New Jersey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rittenhous's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rittenhous families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittenhous 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 278 census records available for the last name Rittenhous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenhous 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rittenhous. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rittenhous. For the veterans among your Rittenhous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittenhous lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rittenhous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rittenhous in 1970 was 52, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittenhous 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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