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Rutkoski Family History

Rutkoski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Rutkowski.

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


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Where is the Rutkoski family from?

You can see how Rutkoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutkoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Rutkoski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rutkoski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rutkoski families in 1920.
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What did your Rutkoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutkoski. 47% of Rutkoski men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rutkoski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutkoski were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Rutkoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rutkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutkoski 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Rutkoski. 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 348 military records available for the last name Rutkoski. For the veterans among your Rutkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutkoski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rutkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rutkoski in 1952 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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