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Ruszewski Family History

Ruszewski 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: Kruszewski, Laszewski, Olszewski, Ruszkowski, Kraszewski, Rydzewski

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Where is the Ruszewski family from?

You can see how Ruszewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruszewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ruszewski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ruszewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruszewski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Ruszewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruszewski 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Ruszewski. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ruszewski. For the veterans among your Ruszewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruszewski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ruszewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruszewski in 1965 was 60, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruszewski 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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