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Ruhter Family History

Ruhter 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: Rutter, Ruter, Rueter, Ruiter, Hutter, Bruster, Richter, Rutten

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Where is the Ruhter family from?

You can see how Ruhter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ruhter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ruhter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruhter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhter 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 Ruhter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhter. 58% of Ruhter men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ruhter women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruhter were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Office Clerk
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Ruhter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruhter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhter 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Ruhter. 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 141 military records available for the last name Ruhter. For the veterans among your Ruhter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ruhter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ruhter in 1964 was 40, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhter 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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