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Rutenbar Family History

Rutenbar 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: Rutenberg, Rubenzer, Ruthenberg, Rufener, Dunbar, Rotenberg

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Where is the Rutenbar family from?

You can see how Rutenbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutenbar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rutenbar families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rutenbar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rutenbar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutenbar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Rutenbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutenbar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rutenbar. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rutenbar. For the veterans among your Rutenbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutenbar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rutenbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rutenbar in 1963 was 85, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutenbar 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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