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Ruskis Family History

Ruskis 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: Ruskin, Russ, Rubis, Russi, Raskin, Rusin, Rusk, Custis, Duskin

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Where is the Ruskis family from?

You can see how Ruskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruskis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ruskis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ruskis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruskis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruskis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruskis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ruskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruskis 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ruskis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ruskis. For the veterans among your Ruskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruskis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Ruskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ruskis in 1977 was 73, and 90 in 1992.

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