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Rutland Name Meaning

English: regional name from the former English county of this name, so named from the Old English byname Rota (from rot ‘cheerful’, ‘glad’) + land ‘land’, ‘territory’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ritland, Burland, Rowland, Ryland, Ragland, Ackland, Ulland, Ueland

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Rutland Family Origin

Where is the Rutland family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Rutland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutland families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 9 Rutland families living in South Carolina. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rutland's in the USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rutland families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rutland Family Occupations

    What did your Rutland ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Rutland family was Farming. The most common Rutland occupation in the USA was Farmer. 51% of Rutland's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rutland.

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    • Farmer

      51%

    • Laborer

      9%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

    • Farming

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rutland ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Rutland Historical Records

    What Rutland family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Rutland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Rutland

    Passenger List

    There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rutland. 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 Card

    There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Rutland. For the veterans among your Rutland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rutland Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rutland lifespan?

    Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rutland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rutland in 1951 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rutland

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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