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Rutis Family History

Rutis 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: Rubis, Rudis, Ruis, Reis, Rubin, Curtis, Russ, Rais, Ruth, Rudi

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Where is the Rutis family from?

You can see how Rutis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rutis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rutis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutis 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 Rutis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rutis. 100% of Rutis 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Rutis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Rutis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rutis. For the veterans among your Rutis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Rutis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rutis in 1967 was 77, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutis 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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