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Rittmann Family History

Rittmann 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: Rittman, Wittmann, Dittmann, Rottmann, Rietmann, Littmann, Mittman

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Where is the Rittmann family from?

You can see how Rittmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Rittmann families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rittmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rittmann families in 1880.
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What did your Rittmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stengrapher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittmann. 30% of Rittmann men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Rittmann women worked as a Stengrapher. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stengrapher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Rittmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittmann 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Rittmann. 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 924 military records available for the last name Rittmann. For the veterans among your Rittmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rittmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rittmann in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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