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Ruger Name Meaning

German (Rüger): see Rueger .

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


Similar surnames: Rugar, Rugen, Ruge, Rueger, Luger, Huger, Cruger, Ruter, Roger, Rumer

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Where is the Ruger family from?

You can see how Ruger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Ruger families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ruger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruger. 20% of Ruger men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Ruger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruger were Truck Driver and Typist. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Typist
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ruger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruger. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Ruger. For the veterans among your Ruger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ruger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruger in 1954 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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