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Rutnam Family History

Rutnam 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: Putnam, Ruta, Rutka, Rutman, Rubsam, Ruona, Rutan, Rusnak, Burnam

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Where is the Rutnam family from?

You can see how Rutnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutnam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutnam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Rutnam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutnam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rutnam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutnam 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 Rutnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutnam. 100% of Rutnam men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Rutnam women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rutnam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Rutnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutnam 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Rutnam. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rutnam. For the veterans among your Rutnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutnam lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Rutnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rutnam in 1986 was 69, and 46 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rutnam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutnam 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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