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Rittger Family History

Rittger 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: Rittner, Ritter, Rittgers, Ritger, Gitter, Ringer, Mitter, Bitter

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Where is the Rittger family from?

You can see how Rittger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rittger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rittger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittger 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 Rittger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rittger. 100% of Rittger men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rittger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Rittger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittger 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rittger. 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 162 military records available for the last name Rittger. For the veterans among your Rittger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rittger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rittger in 1966 was 90, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittger 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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