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Riutta Family History

Riutta 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: Nitta, Ruta, Giunta, Pitta, Rotta, Ricotta, Rutka, Rita, Ritt, Butta

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Where is the Riutta family from?

You can see how Riutta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riutta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Riutta families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Riutta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Riutta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riutta 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 Riutta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hair Dressing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riutta. 37% of Riutta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Riutta women worked as a Hair Dressing.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Longshoreman
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hair Dressing
    100%

What Riutta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Riutta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riutta 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Riutta. 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 78 military records available for the last name Riutta. For the veterans among your Riutta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riutta lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Riutta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riutta in 1968 was 84, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riutta 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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