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Ruscin Family History

Ruscin 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: Ruskin, Rusin, Russin, Rustin, Ruscio, Rushin, Austin, Ruston, Husain

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Where is the Ruscin family from?

You can see how Ruscin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruscin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ruscin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ruscin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruscin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruscin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruscin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruscin. 100% of Ruscin 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 85 census records available for the last name Ruscin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruscin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ruscin. 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 154 military records available for the last name Ruscin. For the veterans among your Ruscin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruscin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ruscin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ruscin in 1971 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

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