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Rusow Family History

Rusow 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: Rudow, Russow, Rusak, Rush, Ruston, Russ, Raso, Rust, Rus, Russi

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Where is the Rusow family from?

You can see how Rusow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rusow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rusow families living in Arkansas. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rusow's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Rusow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusow 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 Rusow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rusow. 100% of Rusow men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Rusow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Rusow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusow 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rusow. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rusow. For the veterans among your Rusow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rusow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rusow in 1963 was 89, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusow 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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