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Rittgers Family History

Rittgers Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Röttgers or Rüttgers patronymics from a Low German form of the personal name Rüdiger (see Rudiger).

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


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Where is the Rittgers family from?

You can see how Rittgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittgers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittgers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rittgers family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rittgers's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rittgers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittgers 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 Rittgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittgers. 37% of Rittgers men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Rittgers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rittgers were Salesman and Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Elevator Operator
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rittgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittgers 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Rittgers. 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 436 military records available for the last name Rittgers. For the veterans among your Rittgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittgers lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rittgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rittgers in 1950 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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