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Ruzzo Family History

Ruzzo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): perhaps from the personal names Hrozo, Rozzo, Ruozo diminutives of Hrodo from Old High German hruod ‘fame renown’.

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


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Where is the Ruzzo family from?

You can see how Ruzzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruzzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Ruzzo families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ruzzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruzzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruzzo 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 Ruzzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruzzo. 45% of Ruzzo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ruzzo women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruzzo were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    45%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Canner
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruzzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruzzo 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Ruzzo. 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 224 military records available for the last name Ruzzo. For the veterans among your Ruzzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruzzo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ruzzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruzzo in 1958 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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