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Ritter Family History
Ritter Genealogy & Family TreeRitter is an English name from Cheshire, England, where the family held a seat. The earliest known ancestor--Thomas le Rider--was recorded in 1204. Roots for this name can also be found in Germany. The family motto is Melitae amor which means "Love of Malta."
Other spellings include "Rutter," "Rutty," and "Ruttery." Notable people with the surname include American actor John Ritter (Three's Company, 8 Simple Rules, Sling Blade), American actress Krysten Ritter (Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Veronica Mars), and American actor Jason Ritter (The Event, Joan of Arcadia, Freddy vs. Jason). The first Ritter to come to America was Christopher Ritter in Pennsylvania in 1731.
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Ritter Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ruth D Ritter -- --, 1921 October 5, 2011 Ohio
- Anna Elizabeth Ritter -- --, 1765 April 28, 1767 New York
- Jakob Ritter -- --, 1762 August 6, 1777 New York
- Mattheus John Johannes Ritter -- --, 1773 New York
- Henrious Ritter -- --, 1759 June 7, 1847 New York
Ritter Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Anna Catherine Ritter -- --, 1698 December 0, 1789 Baden-Wuerttemberg
- Theophilis Carter Ritter -- --, 1846 February 7, 1878 Indiana
- Evelyn Annie Ritter -- --, 1914 December 15, 1998 South Carolina
- Anna Margaretha Ritter -- --, 1761 December 20, 1850 Pennsylvania
- Maria Ritter -- --, 1762 February 3, 1763 Baden-Wuerttemberg
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