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Ruest Family History

Ruest Surname Meaning

Swiss German (mainly Rüst): see Rust This surname is also found in France. Altered form of French Ruel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ruest family from?

You can see how Ruest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruest families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Ruest families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ruest's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ruest families in 1891.
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What did your Ruest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruest. 21% of Ruest men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ruest women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruest were Weaver and Sticker.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Weaver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Student Nurse
    19%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Sticker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ruest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruest 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Ruest. 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 179 military records available for the last name Ruest. For the veterans among your Ruest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruest lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ruest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ruest in 1955 was 21, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruest 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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