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Ruhtz Family History

Ruhtz 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: Rutz, Ruetz, Ruth, Huhta, Rust, Butz, Ruta, Putz, Ratz, Mutz

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Where is the Ruhtz family from?

You can see how Ruhtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhtz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ruhtz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhtz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ruhtz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Ruhtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhtz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ruhtz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ruhtz. For the veterans among your Ruhtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhtz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Ruhtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruhtz in 1975 was 68, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhtz 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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