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Rutia Family History

Rutia 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: Ruta, Rutka, Rubin, Rota, Rua, Ruth, Rudi, Autio, Rubis, Subia

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Where is the Rutia family from?

You can see how Rutia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rutia family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rutia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rutia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutia. 100% of Rutia men worked as a Miner and 100% of Rutia women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Rutia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Rutia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutia 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rutia. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rutia. For the veterans among your Rutia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Rutia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rutia in 1970 was 73, and 87 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutia 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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