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Rusling Family History

Rusling Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Rocelin (Old French Roscelin Rocelin ancient Germanic Ruozelin)

a double diminutive of Rozo (see Ross).

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


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Where is the Rusling family from?

You can see how Rusling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rusling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Rusling families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rusling families in 1911.
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What did your Rusling ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rusling. 100% of Rusling 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rusling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusling 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Rusling. 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 613 military records available for the last name Rusling. For the veterans among your Rusling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusling lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Rusling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rusling in 1952 was 27, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusling 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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