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Ritesman Family History

Ritesman Name 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: Hitesman, Rittman, Rissman, Reesman, Riedman, Ritzman, Hitsman

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Where is the Ritesman family from?

You can see how Ritesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritesman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ritesman families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Ritesman families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritesman's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ritesman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ritesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritesman. 100% of Ritesman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ritesman women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Ritesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Ritesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritesman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ritesman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Ritesman. For the veterans among your Ritesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritesman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Ritesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ritesman in 1969 was 46, and 76 in 1995.

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