Rusak Family History

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Rusak Name Meaning

Polish, Ukrainian, Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic), and Belorussian: ethnic or regional name from Polish rusak ‘Ukrainian’, eastern Slavic rusak ‘Russian’. The name derives ultimately from a Scandinavian term meaning ‘rower’, ‘oarsman’, the Russian state having been first established in the 9th century by Varangian (i.e. Norse) settlers who rowed up the rivers from the Baltic. Polish, Ukrainian, Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic), and Belorussian: nickname from an eastern Slavic word meaning ‘light brown’, with allusion to the coloring of hair or skin (compare Polish rusy, Ukrainian and Russian rusyj). Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Rusaki, in Belarus. AB

Similar surnames: Prusak, Rusin, Russak, Russ, Burak, Rusnak, Marusak, Bosak, Rosa

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You can see how Rusak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rusak families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rusak family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusak's in the UK. Surrey had the highest population of Rusak families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rusak Historical Records

What Rusak family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rusak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
Search 1891 UK census records for Rusak
Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rusak. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rusak. For the veterans among your Rusak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
View all Rusak military records

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rusak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Rusak

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rusak. 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.

View all Rusak immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rusak. For the veterans among your Rusak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rusak military records

Rusak Life Expectancy

What is the average Rusak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rusak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rusak in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rusak