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Rutscher Family History

Rutscher 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: Kutscher, Ruscher, Ruther, Buescher, Rusher, Reuscher, Rauscher

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Where is the Rutscher family from?

You can see how Rutscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rutscher families living in Minnesota. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rutscher's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rutscher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Rutscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutscher 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Rutscher. 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 141 military records available for the last name Rutscher. For the veterans among your Rutscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutscher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Rutscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rutscher in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutscher 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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