This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rugga family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rugga Family History

Rugga 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: Rugg, Rua, Rudge, Ruta, Murga, Rega, Runge, Rygg, Rutka, Rueda

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rugga family from?

You can see how Rugga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rugga families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rugga's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rugga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rugga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rugga. 100% of Rugga men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Rugga | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rugga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Rugga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugga census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rugga

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Rugga. 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.

View all Rugga immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Rugga. For the veterans among your Rugga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rugga military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rugga family history

Discover More

What is the average Rugga lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rugga 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rugga

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rugga family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial