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Ruisch Family History

Ruisch 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: Ruesch, Raisch, Risch, Reisch, Rusch, Rich, Rush, Bursch, Rasch

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Where is the Ruisch family from?

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

What did your Ruisch ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Ruisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruisch 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ruisch. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ruisch. For the veterans among your Ruisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruisch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ruisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruisch in 1964 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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