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Ruthart Family History

Ruthart 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: Ruther, Bushart, Butchart, Rothbart, Suthard, Rathert, Hughart

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Where is the Ruthart family from?

You can see how Ruthart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruthart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruthart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ruthart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ruthart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruthart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruthart 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 Ruthart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bus Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruthart. 100% of Ruthart men worked as a Bus Driver.

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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

  • Bus Driver
    100%

What Ruthart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Ruthart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruthart 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ruthart. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ruthart. For the veterans among your Ruthart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruthart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ruthart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ruthart in 1964 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruthart 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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