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Ruggiero Family History

Ruggiero Surname Meaning

Italian: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ruggiero composed of the elements hrōd ‘fame renown’ + gār gēr ‘spear lance’.

See English Roger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ruggiero family from?

You can see how Ruggiero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruggiero family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruggiero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ruggiero family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruggiero's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruggiero families in 1911.
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What did your Ruggiero ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ruggiero. 100% of Ruggiero men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruggiero women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ruggiero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruggiero 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruggiero. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Ruggiero. For the veterans among your Ruggiero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruggiero lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ruggiero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruggiero in 1941 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruggiero 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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