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Rujawitz Family History

Rujawitz 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: Rakowitz, Ravitz, Bonawitz, Duckwitz, Gurewitz, Krawitz, Gurwitz

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Where is the Rujawitz family from?

You can see how Rujawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rujawitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rujawitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rujawitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rujawitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rujawitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rujawitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rujawitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mounter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Rujawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rujawitz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rujawitz. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rujawitz. For the veterans among your Rujawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rujawitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rujawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rujawitz in 1966 was 54, and 62 in 2003.

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