Rutke Family History

Rutke 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: Rutka, Lutke, Runke, Ratke, Utke, Duke, Rutten, Rake, Ruth, Rue

378	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
80	Military Records
80	Immigration Records
130	Census and Voter Lists
956	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Rutke family from?

You can see how Rutke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rutke family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutke's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rutke families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

View Census Data for Rutke

What Rutke family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 130 census records available for the last name Rutke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rutke

Passenger List

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Rutke. 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.

View all Rutke immigration records

Military Records

There are 80 military records available for the last name Rutke. For the veterans among your Rutke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rutke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rutke family history

Discover More

What is the average Rutke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rutke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rutke in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2002.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rutke family tree

Explore Your Tree

Search for another surname

Rutke Surname Meaning

Where is the Rutke family from?

What Rutke family records will you find?

What is the average Rutke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rutke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rutke in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2002.

Rutke Family History

Rutke Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Rutke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Rutke family from?

What Rutke family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Rutke family history

What is the average Rutke lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rutke family tree

Search for another surname

Rutke Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Rutke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Rutke family from?

What Rutke family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Rutke family history

What is the average Rutke lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rutke family tree

Search for another surname