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Ruster Family History

Ruster 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: Bruster, Kuster, Muster, Huster, Rutter, Rusher, Rusten, Rester

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Where is the Ruster family from?

You can see how Ruster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Ruster families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ruster's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ruster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruster 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 Ruster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruster. 21% of Ruster men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Ruster women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruster were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Ruster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ruster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruster 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Ruster. 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 993 military records available for the last name Ruster. For the veterans among your Ruster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruster lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ruster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruster in 1960 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruster 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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