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Ruesgen Family History

Ruesgen 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: Regen, Riessen, Rueger, Rusten, Ruetten, Riesen, Brueggen, Rugen

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Where is the Ruesgen family from?

You can see how Ruesgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruesgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruesgen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruesgen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ruesgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruesgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ruesgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruesgen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ruesgen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ruesgen. For the veterans among your Ruesgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruesgen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ruesgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruesgen in 1971 was 87, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruesgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruesgen 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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