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Rutzen Family History

Rutzen Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name from an Austrian field name (as evident in the placename Rutzenmoos in Upper Austria) which denotes a wetland or marsh.

Patronymic from Rutz.

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


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Where is the Rutzen family from?

You can see how Rutzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutzen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Rutzen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 51% of all the recorded Rutzen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rutzen families in 1880.
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What did your Rutzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutzen. 31% of Rutzen men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Rutzen women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutzen were Superintendent and Charwoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Superintendent
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Charwoman
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rutzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutzen 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Rutzen. 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 624 military records available for the last name Rutzen. For the veterans among your Rutzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutzen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rutzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rutzen in 1961 was 50, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutzen 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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