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Ruggless Family History

Ruggless 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: Ruggles, Riggles, Burgess, Jungles, Curless, Gless, Tuggle, Ruggiero

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Where is the Ruggless family from?

You can see how Ruggless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruggless family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruggless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ruggless families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruggless's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Ruggless families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruggless surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruggless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruggless. 72% of Ruggless 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Ruggless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruggless 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ruggless. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ruggless. For the veterans among your Ruggless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruggless lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ruggless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ruggless in 1963 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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