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Rusten Family History

Rusten Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Rustin. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in eastern Norway named from rust ‘slope with trees hill’ ‘ridge’.

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


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Where is the Rusten family from?

You can see how Rusten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rusten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Rusten families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rusten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rusten families in 1891.
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What did your Rusten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rusten. 100% of Rusten 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rusten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusten 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Rusten. 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 552 military records available for the last name Rusten. For the veterans among your Rusten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rusten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rusten in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusten 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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