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Ritthaler Family History

Ritthaler Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic name from Middle High German riet ‘reed marsh’.

It combines riet with tal ‘valley’.

The -er suffix denotes an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Ritthaler family from?

You can see how Ritthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritthaler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ritthaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ritthaler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritthaler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ritthaler families in 1911.
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What did your Ritthaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritthaler. 32% of Ritthaler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ritthaler women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ritthaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Ritthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritthaler 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Ritthaler. 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 757 military records available for the last name Ritthaler. For the veterans among your Ritthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritthaler lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ritthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ritthaler in 1942 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

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