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Rutland Family History

Rutland Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from the county of Rutland from the Old English personal name Rōta (from rōt ‘cheerful glad’).

It signifies a connection to the specific region of Rutland.

The name is derived from historical linguistic roots that convey positive attributes.

In this context, land refers to a territory or area associated with the name.

Overall, it reflects both geographical and personal naming traditions in Old English culture.

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


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Where is the Rutland family from?

You can see how Rutland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 214 Rutland families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rutland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rutland families in 1891.
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What did your Rutland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rutland. 10% of Rutland men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Rutland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutland were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Rutland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutland 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rutland. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Rutland. For the veterans among your Rutland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rutland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rutland in 1951 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutland 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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