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Ruzich Family History

Ruzich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Ružić Slovenian Ružič (see Ruzic).

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


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Where is the Ruzich family from?

You can see how Ruzich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruzich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Ruzich families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ruzich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruzich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruzich 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 Ruzich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruzich. 57% of Ruzich men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Ruzich women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruzich were Worker and Seamstress.

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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
    57%
  • Miner
    18%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Beauty Operator
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Ruzich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruzich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruzich 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Ruzich. 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 475 military records available for the last name Ruzich. For the veterans among your Ruzich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruzich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ruzich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ruzich in 1960 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruzich 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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