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Ruschen Family History

Ruschen 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: Ruscher, Rusche, Luschen, Kuschel, Rusch, Rusher, Rosche, Reuscher

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Where is the Ruschen family from?

You can see how Ruschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruschen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ruschen families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ruschen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ruschen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruschen 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 Ruschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruschen. 100% of Ruschen men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Ruschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Ruschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruschen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ruschen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ruschen. For the veterans among your Ruschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruschen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Ruschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruschen in 1981 was 79, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruschen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruschen 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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