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Ruszkowski Family History

Ruszkowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Ruszkowo or Ruszków a placename derived from the nickname Ruszek a derivative of Polish ruszać ‘to touch to remove’.

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


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Where is the Ruszkowski family from?

You can see how Ruszkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruszkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Ruszkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ruszkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ruszkowski families in 1920.
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What did your Ruszkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruszkowski. 39% of Ruszkowski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ruszkowski women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruszkowski were Labor and Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruszkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruszkowski 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Ruszkowski. 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 425 military records available for the last name Ruszkowski. For the veterans among your Ruszkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruszkowski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ruszkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ruszkowski in 1956 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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