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Rusnek Family History

Rusnek 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: Rusek, Rusnak, Russek, Rusak, Rosner, Rusher, Risner, Ruzek, Rubner

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Where is the Rusnek family from?

You can see how Rusnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusnek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rusnek families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Rusnek families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rusnek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rusnek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusnek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rusnek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Rusnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusnek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rusnek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rusnek. For the veterans among your Rusnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusnek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Rusnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rusnek in 1970 was 69, and 89 in 1996.

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