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Ruengert Family History

Ruengert Surname 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: Rueger, Rennert, Rueckert, Engert, Wengert, Bungert, Riegert, Juenger

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Where is the Ruengert family from?

You can see how Ruengert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruengert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruengert family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruengert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ruengert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruengert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ruengert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruengert. 50% of Ruengert men worked as a Plumber.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

What Ruengert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ruengert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruengert 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ruengert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Ruengert. For the veterans among your Ruengert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruengert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ruengert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ruengert in 1971 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruengert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruengert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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