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Ruse Family History

Ruse Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rouse. Compare Rowse.

German: variant of Reusse (see Reuss).

Probably also an Americanized form of Czech Rus ‘Russian’.

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


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Where is the Ruse family from?

You can see how Ruse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 55 Ruse families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Ruse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruse families in 1911.
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What did your Ruse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ruse. 45% of Ruse men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Ruse women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruse were Farmers Son and Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Ruse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Ruse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruse 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruse. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ruse. For the veterans among your Ruse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruse lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ruse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruse in 1949 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruse 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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