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Ruszczyk Family History

Ruszczyk Surname Meaning

Polish: ethnic name for a Ruthenian or Rusyn (see Rusin).

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


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Where is the Ruszczyk family from?

You can see how Ruszczyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruszczyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ruszczyk families living in Michigan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ruszczyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ruszczyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruszczyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ruszczyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruszczyk. 78% of Ruszczyk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruszczyk women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    78%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ruszczyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Ruszczyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruszczyk 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Ruszczyk. 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 218 military records available for the last name Ruszczyk. For the veterans among your Ruszczyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruszczyk lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ruszczyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ruszczyk in 1958 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruszczyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruszczyk 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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