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Rux Family History

Rux Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Breslau (Polish name Wrocław) Silesia (Poland).

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


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Where is the Rux family from?

You can see how Rux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rux families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rux's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rux families in 1891.
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What did your Rux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rux. 35% of Rux men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Rux women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rux were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rux 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Rux. 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 913 military records available for the last name Rux. For the veterans among your Rux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rux lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rux in 1958 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rux 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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