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Rutzel Family History

Rutzel 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: Rutzen, Reutzel, Ritzel, Ratzel, Hutzel, Rutten, Putzer, Rubel

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Where is the Rutzel family from?

You can see how Rutzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rutzel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rutzel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rutzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutzel 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 Rutzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rutzel. 100% of Rutzel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rutzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Rutzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutzel 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Rutzel. 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 331 military records available for the last name Rutzel. For the veterans among your Rutzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutzel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rutzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rutzel in 1970 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rutzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutzel 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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