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Rutkowsky Family History

Rutkowsky 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 Rutkowsky family from?

You can see how Rutkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutkowsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rutkowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Rutkowsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rutkowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rutkowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutkowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rutkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rutkowsky. 30% of Rutkowsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    30%
  • Miner
    30%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Mechanic
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rutkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutkowsky 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 Rutkowsky. 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 302 military records available for the last name Rutkowsky. For the veterans among your Rutkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutkowsky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rutkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rutkowsky in 1959 was 55, and 56 in 2003.

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