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Ruskin Family History

Ruskin Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Rosce (see Ross) + the diminutive suffix -kin.

Americanized form of some similar (like-sounding) Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

For example, Raskin.

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


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Where is the Ruskin family from?

You can see how Ruskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ruskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Ruskin families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ruskin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruskin 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 Ruskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ruskin. 29% of Ruskin men worked as a Builders Labourer and 90% of Ruskin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruskin were Carpenter joiner and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Green Grocer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Carpenter joiner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    4%
  • Domestic Service
    3%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%

What Ruskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ruskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruskin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruskin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruskin. For the veterans among your Ruskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruskin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ruskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ruskin in 1956 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruskin 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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