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Rulkoetter Family History

Rulkoetter 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: Koetter, Ketter, Rotter, Rutter, Roulette, Kletter, Ruetten, Lotter

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Where is the Rulkoetter family from?

You can see how Rulkoetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulkoetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rulkoetter families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rulkoetter's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Rulkoetter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Rulkoetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulkoetter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rulkoetter. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rulkoetter. For the veterans among your Rulkoetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulkoetter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Rulkoetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rulkoetter in 1968 was 72, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rulkoetter 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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