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Rusty Family History

Rusty 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: Rust, Rufty, Lusty, Rutty, Trusty, Rusak, Rush, Brust, Ruston, Russ

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Where is the Rusty family from?

You can see how Rusty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rusty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rusty family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rusty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rusty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Rusty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusty 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rusty. 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 Rusty. For the veterans among your Rusty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusty lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Rusty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rusty in 1994 was 68, and 71 in 1996.

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