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Rutsey Family History

Rutsey 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: Rumsey, Eutsey, Rutley, Utsey, Russey, Hussey, Rutten, Pusey, Bussey

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Where is the Rutsey family from?

You can see how Rutsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rutsey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rutsey family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutsey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Rutsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Rutsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutsey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rutsey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rutsey. For the veterans among your Rutsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutsey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Rutsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rutsey in 1969 was 67, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutsey 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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