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Rittie Family History

Rittie 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: Rittle, Wittie, Little, Sittig, Rittner, Rottier, Rettig, Ritt

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Where is the Rittie family from?

You can see how Rittie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rittie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rittie families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rittie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rittie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rittie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rittie. 34% of Rittie men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Rittie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittie 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rittie. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rittie. For the veterans among your Rittie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Rittie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rittie in 1971 was 51, and 75 in 1987.

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