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Rusala Family History

Rusala 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: Ruszala, Sala, Rusak, Rajala, Kujala, Rogala, Rosal, Kubala, Butala

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Where is the Rusala family from?

You can see how Rusala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rusala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rusala family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rusala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusala 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 51 census records available for the last name Rusala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusala 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rusala. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rusala. For the veterans among your Rusala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusala lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Rusala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rusala in 1973 was 74, and 81 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusala 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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