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Rusu Family History

Rusu Surname Meaning

Romanian: ethnic name in a definite articulated variant from rus ‘Russian’ (see Rus ).

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


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Where is the Rusu family from?

You can see how Rusu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rusu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rusu family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusu's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rusu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusu 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 Rusu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rusu. 100% of Rusu men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Rusu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Rusu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusu 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Rusu. 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 83 military records available for the last name Rusu. For the veterans among your Rusu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusu lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rusu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rusu in 1965 was 61, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusu 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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