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Rittermeyer Family History

Rittermeyer 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: Krietemeyer, Westermeyer, Rustemeyer, Wittmeyer, Niedermeyer

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Where is the Rittermeyer family from?

You can see how Rittermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittermeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rittermeyer family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rittermeyer's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Rittermeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittermeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rittermeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Rittermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittermeyer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rittermeyer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rittermeyer. For the veterans among your Rittermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittermeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rittermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rittermeyer in 1966 was 74, and 51 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittermeyer 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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