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Rukstad Family History

Rukstad 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: Rustad, Rogstad, Hunstad, Austad, Ramstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Hustad

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Where is the Rukstad family from?

You can see how Rukstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rukstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rukstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rukstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rukstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rukstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rukstad 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 Rukstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rukstad. 100% of Rukstad men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Rukstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Rukstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rukstad 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rukstad. 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 56 military records available for the last name Rukstad. For the veterans among your Rukstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rukstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rukstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rukstad in 1963 was 68, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rukstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rukstad 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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