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Ruthenberg Family History

Ruthenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg or from various places called Rautenberg (earlier Ruthenberg).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothenberg.

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


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Where is the Ruthenberg family from?

You can see how Ruthenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruthenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruthenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Ruthenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ruthenberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ruthenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Ruthenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruthenberg. 25% of Ruthenberg men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Ruthenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruthenberg were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Secretary
    30%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ruthenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruthenberg 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Ruthenberg. 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 556 military records available for the last name Ruthenberg. For the veterans among your Ruthenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruthenberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ruthenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruthenberg in 1952 was 49, and 59 in 2004.

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