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Rusenberg Family History

Rusenberg 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: Rosenberg, Rutenberg, Ruthenberg, Eisenberg, Luxenberg, Rodenberg

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Where is the Rusenberg family from?

You can see how Rusenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusenberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rusenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Rusenberg family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusenberg's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rusenberg families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusenberg 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 Rusenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Grocer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rusenberg. 100% of Rusenberg men worked as a Grocer.

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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 1921

  • Grocer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Rusenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusenberg 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Rusenberg. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rusenberg. For the veterans among your Rusenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusenberg lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1987, in the United States, Rusenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rusenberg in 1986 was 92, and 74 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusenberg 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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