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Rugani Family History

Rugani Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily and Tuscany): perhaps from the word ruga ‘road street’ (from Latin ruga ‘furrow’) as topographic name.

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


Similar surnames: Rigano, Rubano, Rigali, Rutan, Cugini, Rigoni, Pagani, Drugan, Romani

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Where is the Rugani family from?

You can see how Rugani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugani family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rugani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Rugani family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rugani's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rugani families in 1871.
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What did your Rugani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rugani. 45% of Rugani men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rugani women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rugani were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Rugani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Rugani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugani 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Rugani. 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 142 military records available for the last name Rugani. For the veterans among your Rugani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugani lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rugani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rugani in 1954 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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