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Rutell Family History

Rutell Surname 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: Rudell, Rundell, Tell, Rubel, Truell, Rosell, Russell, Guell, Stell

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Where is the Rutell family from?

You can see how Rutell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rutell families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Rutell families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutell's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Rutell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Rutell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rutell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Rutell. For the veterans among your Rutell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rutell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rutell in 1968 was 90, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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