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Ruseff Family History

Ruseff 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: Rueff, Reff, Rosoff, Ruse, Rusek, Ruoff, Ruff, Ruef, Seff, Rieff

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Where is the Ruseff family from?

You can see how Ruseff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruseff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruseff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruseff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ruseff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Ruseff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruseff 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Ruseff. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ruseff. For the veterans among your Ruseff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruseff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ruseff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ruseff in 1964 was 76, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruseff 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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