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Ruesskamp Family History

Ruesskamp 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: Huelskamp, Ryskamp, Roskamp, Trenkamp, Overkamp, Russman, Feldkamp

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Where is the Ruesskamp family from?

You can see how Ruesskamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruesskamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruesskamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ruesskamp families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruesskamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ruesskamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruesskamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruesskamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Ruesskamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruesskamp 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ruesskamp. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ruesskamp. For the veterans among your Ruesskamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruesskamp lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ruesskamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ruesskamp in 1945 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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