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Ruthman Family History

Ruthman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ruthmann: habitational name for someone from Ruthe in Lower Saxony or Rutha in Thuringia. Compare Rutman.

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


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Where is the Ruthman family from?

You can see how Ruthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruthman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ruthman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 45 Ruthman families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Ruthman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ruthman families in 1911.
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What did your Ruthman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ruthman. 63% of Ruthman 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
    63%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ruthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruthman 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Ruthman. 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 167 military records available for the last name Ruthman. For the veterans among your Ruthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruthman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ruthman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ruthman in 1964 was 46, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruthman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruthman 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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