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Ruisinger Family History

Ruisinger 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: Reisinger, Risinger, Guisinger, Ridinger, Reidinger, Frisinger

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Where is the Ruisinger family from?

You can see how Ruisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruisinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ruisinger families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruisinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ruisinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruisinger 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 Ruisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruisinger. 100% of Ruisinger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ruisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Ruisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruisinger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ruisinger. 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 296 military records available for the last name Ruisinger. For the veterans among your Ruisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruisinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ruisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ruisinger in 1966 was 67, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruisinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruisinger 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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