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Rutenberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place near Neustrelitz (Mecklenburg-West Pomerania) named Rutenberg or from any of the five places called Rautenberg (formerly Rutenberg). Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothenberg .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ruthenberg, Rotenberg, Rautenberg, Ruttenberg, Guttenberg, Rosenberg

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Where is the Rutenberg family from?

You can see how Rutenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Rutenberg families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rutenberg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rutenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rutenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutenberg. 32% of Rutenberg men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rutenberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutenberg were Farmer and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rutenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutenberg 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Rutenberg. 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 272 military records available for the last name Rutenberg. For the veterans among your Rutenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rutenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rutenberg in 1964 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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