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Rittling Family History

Rittling 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: Ridling, Wittlin, Riling, Witting, Britting, Bitting, Dettling

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Where is the Rittling family from?

You can see how Rittling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rittling families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Rittling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rittling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittling 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 Rittling ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rittling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Rittling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittling 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rittling. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rittling. For the veterans among your Rittling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittling lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Rittling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rittling in 1975 was 68, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rittling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittling 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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