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Rushwald Family History

Rushwald 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: Buchwald, Oswald, Rushford, Ostwald, Grunwald, Rodewald, Rustad

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Where is the Rushwald family from?

You can see how Rushwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushwald family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Rushwald families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rushwald's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Rushwald families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rushwald ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rushwald ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Rushwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushwald 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rushwald. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rushwald. For the veterans among your Rushwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushwald lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Rushwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rushwald in 1967 was 69, and 92 in 1991.

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