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Rutsch Family History

Rutsch 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: Ruesch, Rusch, Krutsch, Kutsch, Lutsch, Butsch, Gutsch, Nutsch, Rush

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Where is the Rutsch family from?

You can see how Rutsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rutsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rutsch families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rutsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rutsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rutsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rutsch. 60% of Rutsch men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Rutsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutsch 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Rutsch. 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 738 military records available for the last name Rutsch. For the veterans among your Rutsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rutsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rutsch in 1963 was 80, and 74 in 2003.

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