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Rusko Family History

Rusko 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: Rusco, Rusk, Russo, Busko, Jusko, Rosko, Yusko, Risko, Susko, Rusak

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Where is the Rusko family from?

You can see how Rusko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rusko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rusko family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusko's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Rusko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusko 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 Rusko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rusko. 64% of Rusko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rusko women worked as a Housework.

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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
    64%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Labor
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rusko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Rusko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusko 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Rusko. 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 95 military records available for the last name Rusko. For the veterans among your Rusko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusko lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rusko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rusko in 1943 was 67, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rusko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusko 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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