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Rusnak Family History

Rusnak Name Meaning

Ukrainian Rusyn and Polish; Slovak (Rusnák and Rusňák): ethnic name for a Ruthenian or Rusyn (see Rusin ).

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


Similar surnames: Rusak, Rusek, Raak, Kusiak, Prusak, Rusnock, Hudak, Musial, Krupnik

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Where is the Rusnak family from?

You can see how Rusnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusnak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rusnak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rusnak families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rusnak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rusnak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusnak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rusnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rusnak. 64% of Rusnak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rusnak 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Section Boss
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rusnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusnak 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rusnak. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rusnak. For the veterans among your Rusnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusnak lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rusnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rusnak in 1941 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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