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Ruttan Family History

Ruttan Name Meaning

In some cases also an altered form of Dutch Rutten . French (Lorraine): possibly an altered form of German Rutten . The surname Ruttan is no longer found in France. Compare Rutan .

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


Similar surnames: Rutten, Rudman, Rutman, Rustan, Rotman, Rutan, Rutt, Mittan, Rotan

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Where is the Ruttan family from?

You can see how Ruttan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruttan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruttan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 188 Ruttan families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ruttan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruttan families in 1911.
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What did your Ruttan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ruttan. 54% of Ruttan men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ruttan women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruttan were Engineer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Engineer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Income
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ruttan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruttan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruttan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruttan. For the veterans among your Ruttan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruttan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ruttan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ruttan in 1952 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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