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Rut Family History

Rut 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: Rout, Rua, Ruth, Rust, Rue, Rus, Ruta, Rutz, Rud, Rutt

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Where is the Rut family from?

You can see how Rut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rut family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rut families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rut's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rut families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rut 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 Rut ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rut. 100% of Rut women worked as an Upholsterer.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Upholsterer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rut 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Rut. 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 239 military records available for the last name Rut. For the veterans among your Rut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rut lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rut in 1968 was 75, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rut 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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