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Ruton Family History

Ruton 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: Ruston, Luton, Auton, Ruxton, Bruton, Rulon, Rutan, Roton, Routon

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Where is the Ruton family from?

You can see how Ruton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ruton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ruton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruton 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 Ruton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruton. 32% of Ruton men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Ruton women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruton were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruton 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Ruton. 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 193 military records available for the last name Ruton. For the veterans among your Ruton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruton lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ruton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ruton in 1954 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruton 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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