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Ruffener Family History

Ruffener 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: Rufener, Ruffner, Reffner, Kuffner, Ruffer, Duffner, Duffer, Huffer

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Where is the Ruffener family from?

You can see how Ruffener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruffener family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruffener's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Ruffener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruffener 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 Ruffener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruffener. 100% of Ruffener men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ruffener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Ruffener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffener 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 Ruffener. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ruffener. For the veterans among your Ruffener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffener lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Ruffener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ruffener in 1972 was 82, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruffener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffener 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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