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Ruesh Family History

Ruesh 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: Rush, Ruesch, Resh, Rueth, Ruess, Ruest, Brush, Russ, Ries, Reese

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Where is the Ruesh family from?

You can see how Ruesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruesh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruesh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ruesh families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ruesh's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ruesh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruesh 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 186 census records available for the last name Ruesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruesh 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ruesh. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ruesh. For the veterans among your Ruesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruesh lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Ruesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ruesh in 1983 was 85, and 91 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruesh 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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