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Ruehter Family History

Ruehter 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: Rueter, Richter, Reuter, Auchter, Grueter, Rutter, Bueter, Rehmer

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Where is the Ruehter family from?

You can see how Ruehter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruehter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruehter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ruehter families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruehter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ruehter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruehter 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 Ruehter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruehter. 100% of Ruehter 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
    100%

What Ruehter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Ruehter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruehter 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 immigration records available for the last name Ruehter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ruehter. For the veterans among your Ruehter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruehter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Ruehter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruehter in 1973 was 69, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruehter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruehter 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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