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Rusis Family History

Rusis 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: Russ, Rubis, Rusin, Rudis, Ruis, Ross, Reis, Rusak, Rush, Rubin

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Where is the Rusis family from?

You can see how Rusis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rusis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rusis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rusis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rusis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Rusis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusis 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Rusis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rusis. For the veterans among your Rusis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Rusis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rusis in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 1998.

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