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Rugiel Family History

Rugiel 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: Rygiel, Rubel, Rogel, Kugel, Muriel, Gugel, Rupel, Pugel, Rummel

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Where is the Rugiel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rugiel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Rugiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugiel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rugiel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Rugiel. For the veterans among your Rugiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugiel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Rugiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rugiel in 1978 was 80, and 51 in 2002.

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