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Ritterbush Family History

Ritterbush Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ritterbusch.

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


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Where is the Ritterbush family from?

You can see how Ritterbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritterbush family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritterbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ritterbush family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritterbush's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Ritterbush families in 1840.
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What did your Ritterbush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritterbush. 40% of Ritterbush men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ritterbush women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritterbush were Fireman and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Fireman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Ritterbush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ritterbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritterbush 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Ritterbush. 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 233 military records available for the last name Ritterbush. For the veterans among your Ritterbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritterbush lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ritterbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ritterbush in 1955 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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