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Rurger Family History

Rurger 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: Burger, Rueger, Ruger, Turner, Berger, Hunger, Ringer, Krueger

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Where is the Rurger family from?

You can see how Rurger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rurger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rurger family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rurger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rurger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rurger 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 65 census records available for the last name Rurger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rurger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rurger. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rurger. For the veterans among your Rurger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rurger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rurger 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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