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Rittle Family History

Rittle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rittel.

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


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Where is the Rittle family from?

You can see how Rittle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rittle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rittle families in 1911.
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What did your Rittle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittle. 26% of Rittle men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rittle women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rittle were Clerk and Examiner.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housemaid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Examiner
    16%

What Rittle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rittle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittle 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Rittle. 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 276 military records available for the last name Rittle. For the veterans among your Rittle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittle lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rittle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rittle in 1948 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittle 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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