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Ruger Family History

Ruger Surname Meaning

German (Rüger): see Rueger.

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


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Where is the Ruger family from?

You can see how Ruger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Ruger families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ruger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruger families in 1891.
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What did your Ruger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruger. 100% of Ruger women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Typist
    100%

What Ruger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ruger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruger. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Ruger. For the veterans among your Ruger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ruger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruger in 1954 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruger 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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