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Rusk Name Meaning

Scottish: probably a topographic name from Gaelic riasg ‘marsh’, ‘bog’. Compare Risk. KaM Probably also an altered form of German Ruske, Roske, diminutives of Rose. EG

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


Similar surnames: Rush, Risk, Russ, Rust, Ruck, Ruse, Runk, Turk, Pust, Rudi

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Rusk Family Origin

Where is the Rusk family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Rusk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rusk families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Rusk families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rusk's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rusk families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rusk Family Occupations

    What did your Rusk ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Rusk. 18% of Rusk men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Rusk women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rusk were Carpenter and Maid

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Farmer
      18%
    • Laborer
      15%
    • Salesman
      5%
    • Carpenter
      4%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Teacher
      9%
    • Stenographer
      8%
    • Housework
      8%
    • Maid
      8%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Rusk Historical Records

    What Rusk family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Rusk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusk 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rusk. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Rusk. For the veterans among your Rusk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rusk Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rusk lifespan?

    Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rusk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rusk in 1951 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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