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Ruestow Family History

Ruestow 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: Ruston, Resto, Buetow, Russow, Hueston, Ristow, Ruest, Royston

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Where is the Ruestow family from?

You can see how Ruestow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruestow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruestow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ruestow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruestow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruestow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruestow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Ruestow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruestow 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ruestow. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ruestow. For the veterans among your Ruestow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruestow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ruestow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ruestow in 1970 was 95, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruestow 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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