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Rutterman Family History

Rutterman 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: Putterman, Futterman, Butterman, Ratterman, Gutterman, Lutterman

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Where is the Rutterman family from?

You can see how Rutterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rutterman families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rutterman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rutterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rutterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Rutterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutterman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rutterman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rutterman. For the veterans among your Rutterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutterman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Rutterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rutterman in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutterman 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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