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Rutz Family History

Rutz Surname Meaning

Swiss German (also Rütz): from a short form of any of various personal names beginning with the Old High German element hrōd ‘renown’ for example Rudolf.

North German (also Rütz): occupational name for a cobbler, Middle Low German rūtze ruce.

Compare Ruetz. Swiss German: habitational name from a place so named in Switzerland.

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


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You can see how Rutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rutz families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rutz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rutz families in 1891.
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What did your Rutz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Rutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutz 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rutz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rutz. For the veterans among your Rutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rutz in 1958 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutz 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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