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Ruthenburg Family History

Ruthenburg 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: Ruthenberg, Rutenberg, Rothenberg, Ruttenberg, Guttenberg, Rodenburg

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Where is the Ruthenburg family from?

You can see how Ruthenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruthenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruthenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ruthenburg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruthenburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruthenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruthenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruthenburg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Ruthenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruthenburg 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Ruthenburg. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ruthenburg. For the veterans among your Ruthenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruthenburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ruthenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruthenburg in 1965 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

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