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Ruston Family History

Ruston Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rustin.

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


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Where is the Ruston family from?

You can see how Ruston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 337 Ruston families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ruston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ruston families in 1891.
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What did your Ruston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ruston. 27% of Ruston men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Ruston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruston were Solicitor and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Window Cleaner
    8%
  • Solicitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Ruston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruston 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 Ruston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruston. For the veterans among your Ruston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ruston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ruston in 1961 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruston 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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