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Ruttan Family History

Ruttan Surname Meaning

In some cases also an altered form of Dutch Rutten. French (Lorraine): possibly an altered form of German Rutten.

The surname Ruttan is no longer found in France.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ruttan family from?

You can see how Ruttan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruttan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruttan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Ruttan families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ruttan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ruttan families in 1891.
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What did your Ruttan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruttan. 100% of Ruttan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ruttan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruttan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruttan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruttan. For the veterans among your Ruttan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruttan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ruttan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ruttan in 1952 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruttan 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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