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Ruszkiewicz Family History

Ruszkiewicz 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: Waszkiewicz, Paszkiewicz, Waskiewicz, Radziewicz, Blaszkiewicz

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Where is the Ruszkiewicz family from?

You can see how Ruszkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruszkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ruszkiewicz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ruszkiewicz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruszkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruszkiewicz 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 Ruszkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruszkiewicz. 48% of Ruszkiewicz men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Ruszkiewicz women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruszkiewicz were Shoemaker and Proprietor.

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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
    48%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Molder
    14%
  • Shoemaker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Ruszkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Ruszkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruszkiewicz 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Ruszkiewicz. 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 214 military records available for the last name Ruszkiewicz. For the veterans among your Ruszkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruszkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ruszkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruszkiewicz in 1956 was 63, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruszkiewicz 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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