Frida Ritter (1891–1988)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1891
    Died
    1988

    When was Frida Ritter born? 1891.

    When did Frida Ritter die? 1988.

    Life story

    Frida Ritter (1891–1988) was born in 1891, and died in 1988, at about age 97. A cemetery record documents Frida's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Frida's life.

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    The world Frida lived through

    1. 1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1908 · age 17 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1920 · age 29 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    4. 1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    5. 1947 · age 56 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    6. 1957 · age 66 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    7. 1965 · age 74 — The Voting Rights Act was signed

    8. 1980 · age 89 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    Questions about Frida Ritter

    When was Frida Ritter born?

    Frida Ritter was born in 1891.

    When did Frida Ritter die?

    Frida Ritter died in 1988.

    How old was Frida Ritter at the time of death?

    Frida Ritter was about 97 years old.

    Where is Frida Ritter buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Frida's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Frida Ritter was born?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Frida was born.

    Who was president when Frida Ritter died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Frida died.

    What generation was Frida Ritter part of?

    Born in 1891, Frida Ritter was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Frida Ritter's lifetime?

    During Frida's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 23); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 44); the Korean War began (1950, age 59); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 72); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 89).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Frida Ritter?

    Federal censuses taken during Frida's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1891

    2. Death

      1988

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Frida Ritter (1891–1988)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/frida-ritter-1891-1988-3004da74/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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