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Rusnow Family History

Rusnow 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: Rupnow, Russow, Ruston, Snow, Rusco, Rushlow, Curnow, Truslow, Rannow

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Where is the Rusnow family from?

You can see how Rusnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rusnow families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusnow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rusnow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rusnow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Rusnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusnow 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rusnow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rusnow. For the veterans among your Rusnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusnow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Rusnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rusnow in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2000.

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