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Rueth Family History

Rueth Surname Meaning

German (Rüth): northwestern topographic name from a field name (see Reuter ).

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


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Where is the Rueth family from?

You can see how Rueth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rueth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rueth families living in Cumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rueth's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Rueth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rueth 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 Rueth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rueth. 30% of Rueth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Rueth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rueth were Farm Labor 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
    30%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Music Teacher
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rueth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueth 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Rueth. 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 152 military records available for the last name Rueth. For the veterans among your Rueth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueth lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rueth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rueth in 1947 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rueth 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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