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Rutkay Family History

Rutkay 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: Rutka, Ruta, Rutman, Ratay, Dutka, Rutan, Rutley, Rutty, Butka

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Where is the Rutkay family from?

You can see how Rutkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutkay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rutkay families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Rutkay family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rutkay's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Rutkay families in 1920.
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What did your Rutkay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rutkay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Rutkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutkay 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Rutkay. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rutkay. For the veterans among your Rutkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutkay lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Rutkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rutkay in 1958 was 51, and 91 in 1999.

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