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Ruttkay Family History

Ruttkay 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: Rutka, Rattray, Rutty, Ruttan, Rutten, Ruta, Rutter, Guttery, Buttery

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Where is the Ruttkay family from?

You can see how Ruttkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruttkay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ruttkay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ruttkay families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Ruttkay's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Ruttkay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruttkay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruttkay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruttkay. 100% of Ruttkay men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Ruttkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruttkay 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Ruttkay. 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 202 military records available for the last name Ruttkay. For the veterans among your Ruttkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruttkay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ruttkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruttkay in 1957 was 37, and 90 in 2003.

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