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Rutson Name Meaning

variant of Rudston ; compare Rudson .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Ritson, Hutson, Routson, Russon, Dutson, Butson, Ruston, Lutton

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Where is the Rutson family from?

You can see how Rutson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rutson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Rutson families living in Michigan. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rutson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rutson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rutson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rutson. 43% of Rutson men worked as a Coal Miner. .

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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

  • Coal Miner
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rutson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutson 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Rutson. 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 80 military records available for the last name Rutson. For the veterans among your Rutson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Rutson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rutson in 1969 was 66, and 93 in 1988.

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