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Rutzebeck Family History

Rutzebeck 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: Rebeck, Rubeck, Strebeck, Kennebeck, Reeck, Lebeck, Ruzek, Rutenberg

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Where is the Rutzebeck family from?

You can see how Rutzebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutzebeck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Rutzebeck families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Rutzebeck family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rutzebeck's in USA. California had the highest population of Rutzebeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutzebeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rutzebeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rutzebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutzebeck 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rutzebeck. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rutzebeck. For the veterans among your Rutzebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutzebeck lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Rutzebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rutzebeck in 1951 was 33, and 51 in 2002.

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