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Ruggero Family History

Ruggero Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Ruggiero.

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


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Where is the Ruggero family from?

You can see how Ruggero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruggero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Ruggero families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ruggero's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruggero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruggero 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 Ruggero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruggero. 24% of Ruggero men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ruggero women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruggero were Barber and Factory Worker.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Factory Worker
    19%

What Ruggero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruggero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruggero 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruggero. 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 299 military records available for the last name Ruggero. For the veterans among your Ruggero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruggero lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ruggero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ruggero in 1954 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruggero 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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