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Rittenmeyer Family History

Rittenmeyer 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: Wittenmyer, Katzenmeyer, Krietemeyer, Linsenmeyer, Rustemeyer

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Where is the Rittenmeyer family from?

You can see how Rittenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittenmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rittenmeyer families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rittenmeyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rittenmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Rittenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenmeyer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rittenmeyer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rittenmeyer. For the veterans among your Rittenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rittenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rittenmeyer in 1964 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rittenmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittenmeyer 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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