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Ruthland Family History

Ruthland 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: Rutland, Ruhland, Outland, Ritland, Rohland, Uhland, Butland, Ruland

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Where is the Ruthland family from?

You can see how Ruthland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruthland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruthland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ruthland families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruthland's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Ruthland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruthland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruthland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Foreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Ruthland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruthland 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ruthland. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ruthland. For the veterans among your Ruthland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruthland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Ruthland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ruthland in 1972 was 87, and 62 in 2001.

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