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Rugamer Family History

Rugamer 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: Ramer, Rumer, Gamer, Rugar, Reamer, Ruger, Rummer, Summer, Kummer

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Where is the Rugamer family from?

You can see how Rugamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rugamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rugamer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rugamer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rugamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Rugamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugamer 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rugamer. 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 412 military records available for the last name Rugamer. For the veterans among your Rugamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugamer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Rugamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rugamer in 1968 was 65, and 68 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rugamer 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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