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Ruitt Family History

Ruitt 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: Ritt, Rutt, Pruitt, Raitt, Suitt, Huitt, Truitt, Butt, Hutt, Ruth

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Where is the Ruitt family from?

You can see how Ruitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruitt families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Ruitt families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ruitt's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ruitt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Ruitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruitt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ruitt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ruitt. For the veterans among your Ruitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruitt lifespan?

Average Ruitt life expectancy in 1988 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruitt 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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