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Rushak Family History

Rushak 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: Rusak, Roshak, Ruschak, Russak, Rusnak, Rush, Rusher, Rustad, Rusk

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Where is the Rushak family from?

You can see how Rushak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rushak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rushak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rushak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rushak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushak 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 Rushak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rushak. 100% of Rushak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rushak women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rushak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Rushak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rushak. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rushak. For the veterans among your Rushak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rushak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rushak in 1965 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rushak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushak 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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