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Ruetty Family History

Ruetty 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: Rutty, Shetty, Setty, Huett, Puett, Pretty, Ruetten, Petty, Truett

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Where is the Ruetty family from?

You can see how Ruetty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruetty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruetty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ruetty families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruetty's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ruetty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruetty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruetty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Ruetty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruetty 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ruetty. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ruetty. For the veterans among your Ruetty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruetty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Ruetty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ruetty in 1963 was 71, and 65 in 1993.

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