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Ruszay Family History

Ruszay 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: Rusak, Rustad, Ruszala, Huszar, Roszak, Dusza, Russak, Rusnak, Russey

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Where is the Ruszay family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruszay 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 Ruszay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Ruszay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruszay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ruszay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ruszay. For the veterans among your Ruszay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruszay lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Ruszay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ruszay in 1992 was 62, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruszay 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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