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Origins of the Ruse surname

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We have a total number of 6906 records for people with the last name Ruse.

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Where do most Ruses live?

In 1921, most Ruses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ruses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,840 records for the Ruse surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Ruses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Ruses.

What are the most common Ruse first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Ruses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ruses in 1921
Dressmaker

36

Laundress

29

General Servant Domestic

21

Living On Own Means

19

House Servant

17

Common Male occupations for Ruses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

39

Carpenter

32

Bricklayer

22

Farm Labourer

21

General Labourer

18

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