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Ruszka Family History

Ruszka 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: Gruszka, Kruszka, Rusak, Rutka, Ruszala, Rusk, Huska, Hruska, Muska

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Where is the Ruszka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruszka 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 Ruszka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Paper Hanger
    100%

What Ruszka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Ruszka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruszka 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ruszka. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ruszka. For the veterans among your Ruszka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruszka lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Ruszka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruszka in 1979 was 77, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruszka 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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