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Ruzek Family History

Ruzek Surname Meaning

Czech (Růžek): from růžek ‘little horn’ also ‘croissant’ a diminutive of roh ‘horn cornet’.

It is applied as a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a cornet.

Alternatively, it may serve as a nickname for a baker or pastry chef.

This naming convention reflects the practice of linking professions and characteristics to surnames in Czech culture.

The term highlights the importance of culinary skills and characteristics in the identity of individuals and their families.

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


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Where is the Ruzek family from?

You can see how Ruzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruzek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruzek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ruzek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ruzek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruzek families in 1880.
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What did your Ruzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruzek. 30% of Ruzek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruzek women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruzek 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Ruzek. 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 517 military records available for the last name Ruzek. For the veterans among your Ruzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruzek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ruzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruzek in 1954 was 40, and 89 in 2004.

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