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Rutmeyer Family History

Rutmeyer 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: Altmeyer, Rothmeyer, Rustemeyer, Deutmeyer, Reitmeyer, Meyer

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Where is the Rutmeyer family from?

You can see how Rutmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rutmeyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rutmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutmeyer 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 75 census records available for the last name Rutmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutmeyer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rutmeyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rutmeyer. For the veterans among your Rutmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutmeyer lifespan?

Average Rutmeyer life expectancy in 1967 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutmeyer 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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