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Ritterhouse Family History

Ritterhouse 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, Waterhouse, Oosterhouse, Ritterbush, Whitehouse

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Where is the Ritterhouse family from?

You can see how Ritterhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritterhouse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritterhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ritterhouse families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritterhouse's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ritterhouse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritterhouse 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 Ritterhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritterhouse. 50% of Ritterhouse men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ritterhouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Ritterhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritterhouse 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ritterhouse. 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 128 military records available for the last name Ritterhouse. For the veterans among your Ritterhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritterhouse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Ritterhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ritterhouse in 1970 was 69, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritterhouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritterhouse 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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