Rutt Family History

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Rutt Name Meaning

English: variant of Root 1 and 2. German: variant of Ruth 2. German (Rütt): topographic name of uncertain meaning (see Rutten 3). EG

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


Similar surnames: Butt, Rust, Hutt, Tutt, Ritt, Dutt, Rutz, Nutt, Putt, Gutt

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Rutt Family Origin

Where is the Rutt family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Rutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rutt families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rutt families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rutt's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Rutt families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rutt Family Occupations

    What did your Rutt ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Rutt family was Lumber Dealer. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rutt. The most common Rutt occupation in the USA was Farmer. 52% of Rutt's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      52%

    • Laborer

      6%

    • Keeping House

      3%

    • Lumber Dealer

      3%

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

    Rutt Historical Records

    What Rutt family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rutt 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 Rutt

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rutt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rutt. For the veterans among your Rutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rutt Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rutt lifespan?

    Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rutt in 1948 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rutt

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rutt 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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