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Ruschmeier Family History

Ruschmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ruschmeyer.

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


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Where is the Ruschmeier family from?

You can see how Ruschmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruschmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruschmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ruschmeier families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ruschmeier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ruschmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Ruschmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruschmeier. 50% of Ruschmeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Help With Farm Work
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Ruschmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Ruschmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruschmeier 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ruschmeier. 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 80 military records available for the last name Ruschmeier. For the veterans among your Ruschmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruschmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ruschmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ruschmeier in 1966 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruschmeier 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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