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Ruskey Family History

Ruskey 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: Duskey, Huskey, Buskey, Russey, Luskey, Hussey, Pusey, Bussey, Ruskin

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Where is the Ruskey family from?

You can see how Ruskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ruskey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ruskey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ruskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruskey 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 Ruskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruskey. 54% of Ruskey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ruskey women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruskey were Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ruskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruskey 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ruskey. 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 156 military records available for the last name Ruskey. For the veterans among your Ruskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruskey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ruskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruskey in 1944 was 26, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruskey 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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