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Rutten Family History

Rutten Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Rutger (see Roger) or some other personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame renown’. Dutch (Van Rutten): habitational name for someone from Rutten in the Belgian province of Limburg.

German (also Rütten): Westphalian and Rhenish topographic name from the field named Aus den Ruthen. German (also Rütten): patronymic from Rutt.

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


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You can see how Rutten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutten families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Rutten families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rutten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rutten families in 1891.
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What did your Rutten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rutten. 100% of Rutten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rutten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rutten. 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 833 military records available for the last name Rutten. For the veterans among your Rutten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rutten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rutten in 1955 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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