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Rusinek Name Meaning

Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): derivative of the ethnonym Rusin ‘Ruthenian Rusyn’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rusin, Rosiek, Ruesink, Rusek, Rusnak, Rosine, Russek, Rusinko, Rusak

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Where is the Rusinek family from?

You can see how Rusinek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusinek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rusinek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rusinek families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rusinek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rusinek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusinek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rusinek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rusinek. 75% of Rusinek 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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Rusinek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusinek 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Rusinek. 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 156 military records available for the last name Rusinek. For the veterans among your Rusinek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusinek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rusinek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rusinek in 1957 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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