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Rutland Family History

Rutland Name Meaning

English: habitational name from the county of Rutland from the Old English personal name Rōta (from rōt ‘cheerful glad’) + Old English land ‘land’.

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


Similar surnames: Ritland, Burland, Rowland, Ryland, Ragland, Ackland, Ulland, Ueland

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Where is the Rutland family from?

You can see how Rutland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Rutland families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rutland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rutland families in 1911.
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What did your Rutland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rutland. 50% of Rutland men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Rutland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutland 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 Rutland. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Rutland. For the veterans among your Rutland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rutland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rutland in 1951 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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