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Ruscak Family History

Ruscak 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: Rusak, Ruschak, Russak, Rusnak, Ruck, Rusch, Rusco, Rustad, Rusk

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Where is the Ruscak family from?

You can see how Ruscak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruscak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ruscak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruscak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruscak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruscak 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 Ruscak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruscak. 72% of Ruscak men 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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Ruscak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Ruscak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruscak 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Ruscak. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ruscak. For the veterans among your Ruscak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruscak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ruscak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ruscak in 1962 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruscak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruscak 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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