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Rittenhause Family History

Rittenhause 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: Rittenhouse, Bettenhausen, Nienhaus, Stenhouse, Rottinghaus

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Where is the Rittenhause family from?

You can see how Rittenhause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittenhause family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittenhause families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rittenhause families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rittenhause's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rittenhause families in 1880.
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What did your Rittenhause ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Rittenhause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittenhause 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rittenhause. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rittenhause. For the veterans among your Rittenhause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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