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Ritter Family History

Ritter Genealogy & Family Tree

Ritter 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
  • Carroll D Ritter -- --, 1888 January 6, 1970 Arkansas
  • Lafayette Long Ritter     Missouri
  • John Robert Ritter -- --, 1851 May 20, 1926
  • Florence Ritter -- --, 1877 January 6, 1945 Washington
  • Claus Ritter -- --, 1665 September 17, 1665
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