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Ruskiewicz Family History

Ruskiewicz 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: Waskiewicz, Rynkiewicz, Miskiewicz, Butkiewicz, Jurkiewicz

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Where is the Ruskiewicz family from?

You can see how Ruskiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruskiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruskiewicz family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ruskiewicz's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Ruskiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruskiewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruskiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruskiewicz. 38% of Ruskiewicz men worked as a Shoe Operator. .

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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

  • Shoe Operator
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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What Ruskiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Ruskiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruskiewicz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ruskiewicz. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ruskiewicz. For the veterans among your Ruskiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruskiewicz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ruskiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ruskiewicz in 1969 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

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