Ruese Family History

Ruese 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: Reese, Ruse, Roese, Ruess, Riese, Ruest, Rose, Rush, Fuse, Russ

722	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
70	Military Records
49	Immigration Records
343	Census and Voter Lists
442	Member Trees

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Where is the Ruese family from?

You can see how Ruese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruese family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ruese family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruese's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ruese families in 1840.

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

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

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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

58%

Laborer

43%

What Ruese family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 343 census records available for the last name Ruese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruese 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Ruese. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ruese. For the veterans among your Ruese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ruese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ruese in 1963 was 67, and 80 in 2002.

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Ruese Surname Meaning

Where is the Ruese family from?

What did your Ruese ancestors do for a living?

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

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

58%

Laborer

43%

What Ruese family records will you find?

What is the average Ruese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ruese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ruese in 1963 was 67, and 80 in 2002.

Ruese Family History

Ruese Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Ruese

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Where is the Ruese family from?

What did your Ruese ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Ruese lifespan?

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Ruese Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Ruese

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Ruese family from?

What did your Ruese ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Ruese family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Ruese family history

What is the average Ruese lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ruese family tree

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