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Rugo Family History

Rugo 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: Rego, Dugo, Lugo, Hugo, Rigo, Ruge, Rufo, Rugg, Rugh, Rago

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Where is the Rugo family from?

You can see how Rugo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rugo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rugo families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rugo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rugo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rugo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rugo. 27% of Rugo men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Contractor
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Mason
    14%
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What Rugo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Rugo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugo 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Rugo. 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 135 military records available for the last name Rugo. For the veterans among your Rugo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rugo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rugo in 1957 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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