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Rusdon Family History

Rusdon 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: Ruston, Risdon, Russon, Musson, Ruden, Rigdon, Ruskin, Dundon, Muston

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Where is the Rusdon family from?

You can see how Rusdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rusdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rusdon families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rusdon's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rusdon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rusdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusdon 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rusdon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rusdon. For the veterans among your Rusdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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