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Rittersbacher Family History

Rittersbacher 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: Ottenbacher, Ritterbusch, Eberspacher, Radermacher, Rickenbacker

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Where is the Rittersbacher family from?

You can see how Rittersbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittersbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rittersbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rittersbacher families living in Kansas. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rittersbacher's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rittersbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rittersbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rittersbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rittersbacher. 100% of Rittersbacher men worked as a Plumber. .

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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

  • Plumber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Rittersbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittersbacher 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rittersbacher. 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 81 military records available for the last name Rittersbacher. For the veterans among your Rittersbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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