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Rutenber Family History

Rutenber Name 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: Rutenberg, Rubenzer, Ruthenberg, Rufener, Rotenberg, Rautenberg

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Where is the Rutenber family from?

You can see how Rutenber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutenber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutenber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rutenber families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutenber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rutenber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutenber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rutenber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rutenber. 100% of Rutenber men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Rutenber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutenber 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rutenber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Rutenber. For the veterans among your Rutenber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutenber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rutenber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rutenber in 1962 was 86, and 94 in 2003.

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