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Ruess Family History

Ruess Surname Meaning

German:: from a short form of Ruosso a derivative of Rudolf. variant of Russ.

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


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Where is the Ruess family from?

You can see how Ruess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ruess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Ruess families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ruess's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ruess families in 1891.
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What did your Ruess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruess. 100% of Ruess women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ruess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruess 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Ruess. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 933 military records available for the last name Ruess. For the veterans among your Ruess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruess lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruess in 1962 was 59, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruess 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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