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Ritterson Family History

Ritterson 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: Patterson, Catterson, Otterson, Watterson, Rickerson, Petterson

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Where is the Ritterson family from?

You can see how Ritterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritterson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Ritterson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ritterson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ritterson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ritterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritterson. 37% of Ritterson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ritterson women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    37%
  • Printer
    11%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ritterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritterson 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Ritterson. 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 203 military records available for the last name Ritterson. For the veterans among your Ritterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritterson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ritterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ritterson in 1942 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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