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Rutkowska Family History

Rutkowska 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: Rutkowski, Ratkowski, Sutkowski, Ruskowski, Butkowski, Gutkowski

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Where is the Rutkowska family from?

You can see how Rutkowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutkowska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rutkowska families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rutkowska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rutkowska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutkowska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rutkowska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutkowska. 100% of Rutkowska men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rutkowska women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Rutkowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutkowska 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rutkowska. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rutkowska. For the veterans among your Rutkowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutkowska lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Rutkowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rutkowska in 1967 was 78, and 67 in 1997.

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