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Ruttner Family History

Ruttner 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: Rutter, Suttner, Rittner, Rottner, Kuttner, Huttner, Rattner, Buttner

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Where is the Ruttner family from?

You can see how Ruttner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruttner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruttner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Ruttner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruttner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruttner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruttner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ruttner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruttner. 24% of Ruttner men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Dentist
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

What Ruttner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Ruttner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruttner 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Ruttner. 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 415 military records available for the last name Ruttner. For the veterans among your Ruttner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruttner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ruttner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruttner in 1959 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruttner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruttner 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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