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Ruttenberg Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothenberg .

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


Similar surnames: Ruthenberg, Rottenberg, Rutenberg, Guttenberg, Rotenberg, Rittenberg

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Where is the Ruttenberg family from?

You can see how Ruttenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruttenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruttenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Ruttenberg families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruttenberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ruttenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruttenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruttenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ruttenberg. 100% of Ruttenberg men worked as a Merchant. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruttenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruttenberg 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Ruttenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 346 military records available for the last name Ruttenberg. For the veterans among your Ruttenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruttenberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ruttenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruttenberg in 1956 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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