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Rusich Family History

Rusich 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: Rosich, Rusch, Rudich, Ruzich, Musich, Rich, Rush, Burich, Rodich

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Where is the Rusich family from?

You can see how Rusich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rusich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rusich families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusich's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Rusich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusich 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 Rusich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rusich. 50% of Rusich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rusich women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rusich were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Printer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Rusich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Rusich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusich 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Rusich. 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 98 military records available for the last name Rusich. For the veterans among your Rusich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rusich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rusich in 1961 was 78, and 66 in 2004.

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