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Rugeley Family History

Rugeley Surname Meaning

from Rugeley (Staffs) which is recorded as Rugelie in 1086 and Ruggelega in 1156.

The place-name derives from Old English hrycg ‘ridge’ + lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rugeley family from?

You can see how Rugeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rugeley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rugeley families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rugeley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rugeley families in 1911.
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What did your Rugeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rugeley. 50% of Rugeley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rugeley women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fireman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rugeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugeley 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Rugeley. 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 180 military records available for the last name Rugeley. For the veterans among your Rugeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugeley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rugeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rugeley in 1957 was 49, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rugeley 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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