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Ruerat Family History

Ruerat Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Riera, Rueda, Luera, Lueras, Ruedas, Ruelas, Rupert, Murat, Rudat

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Where is the Ruerat family from?

You can see how Ruerat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruerat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruerat family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruerat's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Ruerat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruerat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Ruerat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruerat 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ruerat. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ruerat. For the veterans among your Ruerat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruerat lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Ruerat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruerat in 1985 was 85, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruerat 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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