| ![Show Contents]() Rittman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Netherlands
Early Origins of the Rittman familyThe surname Rittman was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Rittman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rittman research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1759, 1869 and 1883 are included under the topic Early Rittman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rittman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Reitmeier, Retemeyer, Reitter, Reitstein, Reitmohr, Reitzenmeyer, Reitmann, Rietmier, Rietmyer, Reitmyer, Reitman, Rietmeyr, Rittmayer and many more. Early Notables of the Rittman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rittman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Rittman migration to the United States | + |
Rittman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- David Rittman, who landed in New York, NY in 1755 1
- Eliz Marie Rittman, who arrived in America in 1755 1
Rittman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Frederick Rittman, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1849 1
- August Rittman, who settled in Philadelphia in 1871
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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