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Ruetz Family History

Ruetz Surname Meaning

German (also Austria; also Rütz): see Rutz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ruetz family from?

You can see how Ruetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruetz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Ruetz families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ruetz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruetz families in 1911.
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What did your Ruetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruetz. 31% of Ruetz men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Ruetz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruetz were Labor and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Ruetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ruetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruetz 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Ruetz. 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 547 military records available for the last name Ruetz. For the veterans among your Ruetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruetz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ruetz in 1962 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruetz 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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