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Rusters Family History

Rusters 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: Bruster, Kuster, Muster, Huster, Rutter, Masters, Rusher, Butters

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Where is the Rusters family from?

You can see how Rusters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusters family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rusters families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rusters's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rusters families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Rusters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusters 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rusters. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rusters. For the veterans among your Rusters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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