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Rutkin Family History

Rutkin Name Meaning

see Rudkin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Ruskin, Gutkin, Rudkin, Rubin, Rutten, Botkin, Rudin, Itkin, Lukin

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Where is the Rutkin family from?

You can see how Rutkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Rutkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rutkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rutkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutkin. 32% of Rutkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rutkin women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Tailor
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rutkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutkin 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Rutkin. 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 136 military records available for the last name Rutkin. For the veterans among your Rutkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rutkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rutkin in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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