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Rittenbaum Family History

Rittenbaum 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: Pottebaum, Lindenbaum, Rosenbaum, Kestenbaum, Eichenbaum, Nissenbaum

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Where is the Rittenbaum family from?

You can see how Rittenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittenbaum families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rittenbaum family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittenbaum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rittenbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittenbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rittenbaum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rittenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenbaum 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rittenbaum. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rittenbaum. For the veterans among your Rittenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittenbaum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rittenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rittenbaum in 1968 was 76, and 71 in 2002.

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