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Ruschmeyer Family History

Ruschmeyer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer who lived and farmed in an area where reeds grew (see Rusch 1 and Meyer).

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


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Where is the Ruschmeyer family from?

You can see how Ruschmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruschmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruschmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ruschmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ruschmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruschmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Ruschmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruschmeyer. 33% of Ruschmeyer men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Ruschmeyer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruschmeyer were Electrician and Operator.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Electrician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 277 immigration records available for the last name Ruschmeyer. 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 191 military records available for the last name Ruschmeyer. For the veterans among your Ruschmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruschmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruschmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruschmeyer in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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