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Rutishauser Family History

Rutishauser 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: Leithauser, Betthauser, Steinhauser, Kriegshauser, Muhlhauser

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Where is the Rutishauser family from?

You can see how Rutishauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutishauser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutishauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rutishauser families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutishauser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rutishauser families in 1891.
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What did your Rutishauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rutishauser. 60% of Rutishauser men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    60%
  • Fireman
    40%

What Rutishauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Rutishauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutishauser 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Rutishauser. 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 242 military records available for the last name Rutishauser. For the veterans among your Rutishauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutishauser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rutishauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rutishauser in 1965 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutishauser 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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