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Rutlege Family History

Rutlege 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: Rutledge, Routledge, Rutley, Ratledge, Butler, Rutten, Rudge, Rumler

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Where is the Rutlege family from?

You can see how Rutlege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutlege family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutlege families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Rutlege families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rutlege's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rutlege families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutlege 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 Rutlege ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rutlege. 100% of Rutlege 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rutlege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutlege 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Rutlege. 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 339 military records available for the last name Rutlege. For the veterans among your Rutlege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutlege lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Rutlege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rutlege in 1984 was 46, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutlege 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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