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Ruggs Family History

Ruggs Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Rugg.

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


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Where is the Ruggs family from?

You can see how Ruggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruggs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ruggs families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ruggs's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ruggs families in 1891.
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What did your Ruggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruggs. 57% of Ruggs men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Ruggs women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruggs were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruggs 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Ruggs. 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 199 military records available for the last name Ruggs. For the veterans among your Ruggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruggs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ruggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ruggs in 1965 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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