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Ruus Family History

Ruus 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, Reus, Rus, Ruhs, Rufus, Duus, Ruud, Rous, Buus, Raus

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Where is the Ruus family from?

You can see how Ruus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ruus families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ruus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ruus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Ruus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruus 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Ruus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ruus. For the veterans among your Ruus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Ruus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ruus in 1967 was 82, and 76 in 1999.

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