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Ruhbusch Family History

Ruhbusch 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: Ruebush, Huebsch, Ruesch, Rusch, Rausch, Busch, Wiebusch, Hausch

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Where is the Ruhbusch family from?

You can see how Ruhbusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhbusch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ruhbusch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ruhbusch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruhbusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhbusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Ruhbusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhbusch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ruhbusch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ruhbusch. For the veterans among your Ruhbusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhbusch lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Ruhbusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruhbusch in 1986 was 94, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhbusch 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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