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Rittmiller Family History

Rittmiller 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: Kitzmiller, Rissmiller, Rismiller, Kitsmiller, Rossmiller

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Where is the Rittmiller family from?

You can see how Rittmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittmiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rittmiller families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rittmiller's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rittmiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rittmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rittmiller. 50% of Rittmiller men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rittmiller women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Rittmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittmiller 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rittmiller. 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 60 military records available for the last name Rittmiller. For the veterans among your Rittmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittmiller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rittmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rittmiller in 1963 was 91, and 87 in 2004.

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