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Ruttkowsky Family History

Ruttkowsky 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: Rutkowski, Ruszkowski, Ratkowski, Sutkowski, Ruskowski, Butkowski

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Where is the Ruttkowsky family from?

You can see how Ruttkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruttkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ruttkowsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruttkowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruttkowsky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Ruttkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruttkowsky 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ruttkowsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ruttkowsky. For the veterans among your Ruttkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruttkowsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Ruttkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ruttkowsky in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruttkowsky 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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