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Ruggiro Family History

Ruggiro 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: Ruggiero, Ruggero, Ruggiano, Reggio, Raggio, Ruggieri, Ruggeri

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Where is the Ruggiro family from?

You can see how Ruggiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruggiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Ruggiro families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ruggiro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruggiro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruggiro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruggiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruggiro. 50% of Ruggiro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruggiro women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Barber
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Ruggiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Ruggiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruggiro 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ruggiro. 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 45 military records available for the last name Ruggiro. For the veterans among your Ruggiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruggiro lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Ruggiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ruggiro in 1984 was 70, and 69 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruggiro 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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