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Rutstein Family History

Rutstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothstein.

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


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Where is the Rutstein family from?

You can see how Rutstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rutstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Rutstein families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rutstein's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rutstein families in 1920.
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What did your Rutstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutstein. 32% of Rutstein men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Rutstein women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutstein were Caretaker and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Contractor
    14%
  • Caretaker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    43%
  • Typist
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Rutstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rutstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutstein 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Rutstein. 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 258 military records available for the last name Rutstein. For the veterans among your Rutstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rutstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rutstein in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rutstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutstein 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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