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Rugel Family History

Rugel Surname Meaning

South German (also Rügel): from a pet form of Rugo a shortened form of Rüdiger (see Rudiger).

Hispanic (Ecuador and Peru): altered form of Spanish Rogel.

Americanized form of Slovenian Rugelj: variant of Rogelj (see Rogel) from a dialect spelling of rogelj ‘horn point’ figuratively ‘tall young man’.

The surname in the form Rugel is found in Slovenia too where it is rare.

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


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Where is the Rugel family from?

You can see how Rugel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rugel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rugel families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rugel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rugel families in 1911.
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What did your Rugel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rugel. 27% of Rugel men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Rugel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rugel were Machinist and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Waitress
    43%

What Rugel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rugel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugel 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Rugel. 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 215 military records available for the last name Rugel. For the veterans among your Rugel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rugel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rugel in 1955 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rugel 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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