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Ruscoe Family History

Ruscoe Surname Meaning

English (Shropshire and Cheshire): variant of Roscoe.

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


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Where is the Ruscoe family from?

You can see how Ruscoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruscoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruscoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 174 Ruscoe families living in Shropshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ruscoe's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ruscoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruscoe 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 Ruscoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ruscoe. 18% of Ruscoe men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 78% of Ruscoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruscoe were Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    18%
  • Cowman
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Plumber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ruscoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruscoe 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 980 immigration records available for the last name Ruscoe. 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 996 military records available for the last name Ruscoe. For the veterans among your Ruscoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruscoe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruscoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ruscoe in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruscoe 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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