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Rittis Family History

Rittis 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: Ritts, Sittig, Pettis, Mitts, Riis, Rettig, Ritt, Ritter, Littig

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Where is the Rittis family from?

You can see how Rittis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rittis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rittis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rittis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rittis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Rittis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rittis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rittis. For the veterans among your Rittis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Rittis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rittis in 1975 was 75, and 95 in 2000.

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