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Rutgers Family History

Rutgers Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Rutger (see Roger).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rutgers family from?

You can see how Rutgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutgers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutgers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rutgers families living in Middlesex. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rutgers's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rutgers families in 1891.
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What did your Rutgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutgers. 28% of Rutgers men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Rutgers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutgers were Operator and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rutgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutgers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rutgers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rutgers. For the veterans among your Rutgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutgers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rutgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rutgers in 1956 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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