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Rusgis Family History

Rusgis 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: Russ, Regis, Rubis, Ruskin, Russi, Rusin, Custis, Rudis, Ruis, Russin

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Where is the Rusgis family from?

You can see how Rusgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusgis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rusgis family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rusgis's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Rusgis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusgis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rusgis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rusgis. 100% of Rusgis 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
    100%

What Rusgis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rusgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusgis 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rusgis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rusgis. For the veterans among your Rusgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusgis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Rusgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rusgis in 1971 was 66, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusgis 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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