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Rusyn Family History

Rusyn Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn: ethnic or habitational name from rusyn ‘Ruthenian Rusyn’ (see Rusin ).

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


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Where is the Rusyn family from?

You can see how Rusyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rusyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rusyn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusyn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rusyn families in 1911.
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What did your Rusyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rusyn. 28% of Rusyn men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rusyn women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rusyn were Labor and Servant.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Rusyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Rusyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusyn 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Rusyn. 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 106 military records available for the last name Rusyn. For the veterans among your Rusyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rusyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rusyn in 1965 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rusyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusyn 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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