History of your Surname
Get access to Ruzella family records.Start a free trial

Ruzella Family History

Ruzella 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: Rella, Rinella, Quella, Ramella, Rudell, Rotella, Ruelle, Musella

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Ruzella family from?

You can see how Ruzella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruzella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruzella family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruzella's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ruzella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruzella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruzella ancestors do for a living?

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

What Ruzella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Ruzella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruzella census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Ruzella

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Ruzella. 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.

View all Ruzella immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Ruzella. For the veterans among your Ruzella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ruzella military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ruzella family history

Discover More

What is the average Ruzella lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ruzella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ruzella in 1970 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruzella

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ruzella family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Ruzella last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial