Ruenger Family History

Ruenger 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: Rueger, Juenger, Buenger, Hunger, Ringer, Krueger, Ranger, Junger, Runge, Denger

671	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
50	Military Records
22	Immigration Records
201	Census and Voter Lists
538	Member Trees

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Where is the Ruenger family from?

You can see how Ruenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruenger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruenger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruenger families in 1920.

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruenger.

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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.

Farmer

50%

Farm laborer

25%

Farm labor

13%

Laborer

13%

What Ruenger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 201 census records available for the last name Ruenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruenger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Ruenger. 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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Military Records

There are 50 military records available for the last name Ruenger. For the veterans among your Ruenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruenger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ruenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruenger in 1965 was 85, and 91 in 2002.

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Ruenger Surname Meaning

Where is the Ruenger family from?

What did your Ruenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruenger.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

50%

Farm laborer

25%

Farm labor

13%

Laborer

13%

What Ruenger family records will you find?

What is the average Ruenger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ruenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruenger in 1965 was 85, and 91 in 2002.

Ruenger Family History

Ruenger Surname Meaning

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What did your Ruenger ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Passenger List

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What is the average Ruenger lifespan?

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Ruenger Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Ruenger

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Where is the Ruenger family from?

What did your Ruenger ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Ruenger family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Ruenger family history

What is the average Ruenger lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ruenger family tree

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