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Rutnik Family History

Rutnik 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: Rudnik, Hutnik, Kuznik, Krupnik, Kotnik, Kurnik, Reznik, Resnik, Runk

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Where is the Rutnik family from?

You can see how Rutnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rutnik families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rutnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Rutnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutnik 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rutnik. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rutnik. For the veterans among your Rutnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rutnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rutnik in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutnik 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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