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Rittermann Family History

Rittermann 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: Kitterman, Bitterman, Ratterman, Ratermann, Biedermann, Rittman

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Where is the Rittermann family from?

You can see how Rittermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rittermann families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rittermann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rittermann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Rittermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittermann 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Rittermann. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rittermann. For the veterans among your Rittermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittermann lifespan?

Average Rittermann life expectancy in 2002 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittermann 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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