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Rusnak Family History

Rusnak Surname Meaning

Ukrainian Rusyn and Polish; Slovak (Rusnák and Rusňák): ethnic name for a Ruthenian or Rusyn (see Rusin).

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


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Where is the Rusnak family from?

You can see how Rusnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusnak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rusnak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 57 Rusnak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Rusnak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rusnak families in 1920.
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What did your Rusnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rusnak. 33% of Rusnak men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Rusnak women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rusnak were Clerk and 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
    33%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Rusnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rusnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusnak 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rusnak. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rusnak. For the veterans among your Rusnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusnak lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rusnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rusnak in 1941 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusnak 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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