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Ruiter Family History

Ruiter Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of De Ruiter and Rutter This surname is also found in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Ruter, Rutter, Ruther, Rueter, Luter, Reiter, Suter, Rimer, Raider

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Where is the Ruiter family from?

You can see how Ruiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruiter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Ruiter families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ruiter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ruiter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ruiter. 80% of Ruiter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruiter women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Ruiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ruiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruiter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruiter. 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 550 military records available for the last name Ruiter. For the veterans among your Ruiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruiter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ruiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruiter in 1953 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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