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Rutski Family History

Rutski 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: Ruskin, Russi, Rutka, Krupski, Rajski, Rusk, Turski, Dulski, Lutsky

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Where is the Rutski family from?

You can see how Rutski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rutski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rutski families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rutski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rutski families in 1920.
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What did your Rutski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutski. 50% of Rutski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rutski women worked as an Attendant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutski were Miner and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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What Rutski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Rutski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutski 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rutski. 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 69 military records available for the last name Rutski. For the veterans among your Rutski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Rutski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rutski in 1958 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

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