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Rusak Name Meaning

Polish, Ukrainian, Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic), and Belorussian: ethnic or regional name from Polish rusak ‘Ukrainian’, eastern Slavic rusak ‘Russian’. The name derives ultimately from a Scandinavian term meaning ‘rower’, ‘oarsman’, the Russian state having been first established in the 9th century by Varangian (i.e. Norse) settlers who rowed up the rivers from the Baltic. Polish, Ukrainian, Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic), and Belorussian: nickname from an eastern Slavic word meaning ‘light brown’, with allusion to the coloring of hair or skin (compare Polish rusy, Ukrainian and Russian rusyj). Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Rusaki, in Belarus. AB

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Prusak, Rusin, Russak, Russ, Burak, Rusnak, Marusak, Bosak, Rosa

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Rusak Family Origin

Where is the Rusak family from?

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You can see how Rusak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rusak families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rusak families living in Michigan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Rusak's in the USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rusak families in 1920.
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Rusak Family Occupations

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

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Rusak Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rusak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rusak. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rusak. For the veterans among your Rusak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rusak Life Expectancy

What is the average Rusak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rusak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rusak in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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