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Ruggiano Family History

Ruggiano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from either of two districts called Ruggiano in Monte Sant'Angelo Foggia province or Salve Lecce province

or from Roggiano Gravina in Cosenza province.

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


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Where is the Ruggiano family from?

You can see how Ruggiano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruggiano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ruggiano families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ruggiano's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruggiano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruggiano 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 Ruggiano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Power Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruggiano. 43% of Ruggiano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ruggiano women worked as a Power Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruggiano were Barber and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    36%
  • Barber
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Power Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Ruggiano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Ruggiano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruggiano 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Ruggiano. 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 268 military records available for the last name Ruggiano. For the veterans among your Ruggiano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruggiano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruggiano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ruggiano in 1962 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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