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Ruyts Family History

Ruyts 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: Russ, Ruth, Rust, Rus, Ruta, Rubis, Ruhs, Rufus, Rutz, Runte

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Where is the Ruyts family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruyts. 100% of Ruyts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruyts women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ruyts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Ruyts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruyts 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ruyts. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ruyts. For the veterans among your Ruyts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruyts lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ruyts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruyts in 1973 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruyts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruyts 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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