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Ruttiger Family History

Ruttiger 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: Rutter, Rottier, Rudiger, Rittinger, Rettinger, Frutiger, Ruediger

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Where is the Ruttiger family from?

You can see how Ruttiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruttiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruttiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ruttiger families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ruttiger's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Ruttiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruttiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Ruttiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruttiger 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ruttiger. 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 305 military records available for the last name Ruttiger. For the veterans among your Ruttiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruttiger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ruttiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ruttiger in 1969 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruttiger 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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