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Rusck Family History

Rusck 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: Rusak, Ruck, Rusch, Rusco, Rusk, Rusek, Runck, Buck, Duck, Rock

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Where is the Rusck family from?

You can see how Rusck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rusck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Rusck families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusck's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rusck families in 1880.
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What did your Rusck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Rusck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusck 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rusck. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rusck. For the veterans among your Rusck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Rusck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rusck in 1970 was 69, and 86 in 1978.

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