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Ruskell Family History

Ruskell 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: Russell, Rundell, Trussell, Rishell, Rosell, Fussell, Austell

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Where is the Ruskell family from?

You can see how Ruskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruskell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Ruskell families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ruskell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ruskell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruskell 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 Ruskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruskell. 100% of Ruskell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ruskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruskell 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Ruskell. 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 153 military records available for the last name Ruskell. For the veterans among your Ruskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruskell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ruskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ruskell in 1966 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruskell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruskell 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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