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Rukovina Family History

Rukovina 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: Rukavina, Rovira, Rovin, Ruona, Indovina, Vukovich, Rogina, Rogovin

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Where is the Rukovina family from?

You can see how Rukovina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rukovina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rukovina families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rukovina's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rukovina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rukovina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rukovina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rukovina. 64% of Rukovina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rukovina women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    64%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Rukovina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Rukovina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rukovina 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rukovina. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rukovina. For the veterans among your Rukovina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rukovina lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rukovina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rukovina in 1966 was 80, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rukovina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rukovina 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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