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Ruggerio Family History

Ruggerio Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Ruggiero.

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


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Where is the Ruggerio family from?

You can see how Ruggerio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruggerio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ruggerio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ruggerio family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruggerio's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruggerio families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruggerio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruggerio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruggerio. 38% of Ruggerio men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Ruggerio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruggerio were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Ruggerio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ruggerio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruggerio 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Ruggerio. 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 349 military records available for the last name Ruggerio. For the veterans among your Ruggerio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruggerio lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ruggerio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruggerio in 1951 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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