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Ruga Family History

Ruga Surname 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: Rua, Ruta, Rega, Ruge, Ruda, Duga, Rugg, Puga, Rugh, Rugar

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Where is the Ruga family from?

You can see how Ruga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruga family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ruga family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruga families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ruga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Houseman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruga. 34% of Ruga men worked as a Houseman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Houseman
    34%
  • Day Laborer
    34%
  • Draftsman
    34%

What Ruga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Ruga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruga 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Ruga. 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 142 military records available for the last name Ruga. For the veterans among your Ruga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruga lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ruga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ruga in 1953 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruga 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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