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Rogusa Family History

Rogusa Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ragusa, Rogus, Rosa, Rozsa, Rogala, Bogus, Vogus, Rouse, Regula

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Where is the Rogusa family from?

You can see how Rogusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogusa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rogusa family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rogusa's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Rogusa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogusa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rogusa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rogusa. 60% of Rogusa men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Rogusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogusa 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rogusa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Rogusa. For the veterans among your Rogusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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