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Ruzick Family History

Ruzick 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: Rudick, Ruzic, Ruzicka, Ruzich, Cuzick, Buzick, Quick, Bulick, Rozich

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Where is the Ruzick family from?

You can see how Ruzick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruzick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruzick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ruzick families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Ruzick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruzick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruzick 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 Ruzick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruzick. 63% of Ruzick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruzick women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    63%
  • Butcher
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Ruzick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Ruzick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruzick 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ruzick. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ruzick. For the veterans among your Ruzick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruzick lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Ruzick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ruzick in 1952 was 37, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruzick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruzick 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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