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Ritzman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Ritzmann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rittman, Kritzman, Mittman, Sitzmann, Rothman, Rozman, Sitzman

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Where is the Ritzman family from?

You can see how Ritzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Ritzman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritzman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ritzman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzman 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 Ritzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritzman. 29% of Ritzman men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Ritzman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ritzman were Salesman and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ritzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzman 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Ritzman. 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 877 military records available for the last name Ritzman. For the veterans among your Ritzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ritzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ritzman in 1957 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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