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Rutel Family History

Rutel 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: Rubel, Rupel, Ruel, Rudel, Ruter, Eitel, Rutten, Kusel, Reuter, Ruth

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Where is the Rutel family from?

You can see how Rutel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rutel family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rutel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutel 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 251 census records available for the last name Rutel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutel 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Rutel. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rutel. For the veterans among your Rutel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rutel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rutel in 1968 was 78, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutel 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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