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Ruthstrom Family History

Ruthstrom 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: Sundstrom, Renstrom, Ranstrom, Grundstrom, Rystrom, Lundstrom, Strom

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Where is the Ruthstrom family from?

You can see how Ruthstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruthstrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruthstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ruthstrom families living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruthstrom's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Ruthstrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruthstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ruthstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruthstrom. 50% of Ruthstrom men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Ruthstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruthstrom 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Ruthstrom. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ruthstrom. For the veterans among your Ruthstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruthstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruthstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ruthstrom in 1962 was 47, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruthstrom 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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