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Rutlidge Family History

Rutlidge 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: Rutledge, Gutridge, Routledge, Ratledge, Surridge, Ridge, Rudge

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Where is the Rutlidge family from?

You can see how Rutlidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutlidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutlidge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rutlidge families living in Ohio. This was about 15% of all the recorded Rutlidge's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rutlidge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutlidge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rutlidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutlidge. 25% of Rutlidge men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Rutlidge women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutlidge were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rutlidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutlidge 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Rutlidge. 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 421 military records available for the last name Rutlidge. For the veterans among your Rutlidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutlidge lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Rutlidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rutlidge in 1972 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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