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Rugiero Family History

Rugiero 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: Ruggiero, Ruggero, Rogero, Regier, Aufiero, Ruggieri, Ruggeri

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Where is the Rugiero family from?

You can see how Rugiero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugiero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rugiero families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rugiero's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rugiero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugiero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rugiero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rugiero. 100% of Rugiero men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Rugiero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugiero 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Rugiero. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rugiero. For the veterans among your Rugiero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugiero lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Rugiero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rugiero in 1976 was 74, and 92 in 1995.

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