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Ritzberg Family History

Ritzberg 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: Nitzberg, Risberg, Ritzler, Rettberg, Ritzer, Riesberg, Rothberg

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Where is the Ritzberg family from?

You can see how Ritzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ritzberg family living in Wyoming. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ritzberg's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Ritzberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Ritzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzberg 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Ritzberg. 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 Ritzberg. For the veterans among your Ritzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Ritzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ritzberg in 1966 was 62, and 78 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ritzberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzberg 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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