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Rutterbush Family History

Rutterbush 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: Ritterbush, Ritterbusch, Ruebush, Butterbaugh, Rutter, Raudenbush

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Where is the Rutterbush family from?

You can see how Rutterbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutterbush family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rutterbush family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rutterbush's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rutterbush families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutterbush 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 55 census records available for the last name Rutterbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutterbush 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rutterbush. 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 214 military records available for the last name Rutterbush. For the veterans among your Rutterbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutterbush lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Rutterbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rutterbush in 1963 was 63, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutterbush 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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