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Rittershaus Family History

Rittershaus 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: Westerhaus, Osterhaus, Rittenhouse, Rottinghaus, Ritterbush

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Where is the Rittershaus family from?

You can see how Rittershaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittershaus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rittershaus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittershaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rittershaus families in 1880.
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What did your Rittershaus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rittershaus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Rittershaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittershaus 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Rittershaus. 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 182 military records available for the last name Rittershaus. For the veterans among your Rittershaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittershaus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Rittershaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rittershaus in 1969 was 65, and 93 in 1998.

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