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Rugenstein Family History

Rugenstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named from Middle High German rūge ‘rest’ (a variant of ruo) + stein ‘rock’.

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


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Where is the Rugenstein family from?

You can see how Rugenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rugenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Rugenstein families living in Indiana. This was about 76% of all the recorded Rugenstein's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rugenstein families in 1880.
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What did your Rugenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rugenstein. 28% of Rugenstein men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Rugenstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rugenstein were Clerical and Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerical
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Rugenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rugenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugenstein 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Rugenstein. 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 246 military records available for the last name Rugenstein. For the veterans among your Rugenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugenstein lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rugenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rugenstein in 1944 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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