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Rutman Family History

Rutman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): perhaps a variant of Rothman. Compare Rotman.

Americanized form of German Rutmann or of its more common variant Ruthmann (see Ruthman) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Rutman family from?

You can see how Rutman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Rutman families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rutman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rutman families in 1911.
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What did your Rutman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutman. 21% of Rutman men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Rutman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutman were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%

What Rutman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rutman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rutman. 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 401 military records available for the last name Rutman. For the veterans among your Rutman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rutman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rutman in 1953 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutman 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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