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Ruggier Family History

Ruggier 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: Ruggiero, Ruggieri, Dugger, Brugger, Rueger, Roggie, Regier, Regnier

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Where is the Ruggier family from?

You can see how Ruggier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruggier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ruggier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ruggier families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ruggier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruggier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruggier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruggier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruggier. 100% of Ruggier men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Ruggier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruggier 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ruggier. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ruggier. For the veterans among your Ruggier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruggier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Ruggier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruggier in 1963 was 63, and 49 in 2000.

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