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Rugen Family History

Rugen Name Meaning

German (also Rügen): patronymic from Ruge

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


Similar surnames: Ruen, Regen, Ruben, Ruden, Ruger, Ruge, Buren, Rutzen, Rupe, Rudes

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Where is the Rugen family from?

You can see how Rugen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rugen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Rugen families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rugen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rugen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rugen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rugen. 100% of Rugen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rugen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugen 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Rugen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rugen. For the veterans among your Rugen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rugen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rugen in 1956 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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