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Rutty Family History

Rutty Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Altered form of Swiss German Rütti: topographic name denoting someone living in a clearing from rüti ‘clearing’ (compare German Reuter ). The surname Rutty of ultimately Swiss German origin is also found in France (Isère) where it is very rare.

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


Similar surnames: Nutty, Rutan, Trusty, Duty, Rutt, Butte, Ruddy, Ruley, Batty, Ruth

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Where is the Rutty family from?

You can see how Rutty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 8 Rutty families living in Connecticut. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rutty's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rutty families in 1840.
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What did your Rutty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rutty. 40% of Rutty men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rutty women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rutty were New Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rutty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutty 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Rutty. 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 692 military records available for the last name Rutty. For the veterans among your Rutty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rutty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rutty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rutty in 1964 was 88, and 81 in 2004.

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