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Rutlinger Family History

Rutlinger 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: Reutlinger, Ruplinger, Bullinger, Utzinger, Remlinger, Ritzinger

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Where is the Rutlinger family from?

You can see how Rutlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutlinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rutlinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rutlinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rutlinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Rutlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutlinger 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rutlinger. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rutlinger. For the veterans among your Rutlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutlinger lifespan?

Average Rutlinger life expectancy in 1960 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 52.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutlinger 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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