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Ruhf Family History

Ruhf 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: Ruhs, Ruhe, Ruhl, Ruhr, Ruff, Ruef, Ruf, Ruh, Rush, Rahm

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Where is the Ruhf family from?

You can see how Ruhf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 67 Ruhf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Ruhf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruhf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhf 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 Ruhf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhf. 64% of Ruhf men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ruhf women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruhf were Mechanic and Servant.

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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
    64%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Ruhf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Ruhf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhf 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ruhf. 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 268 military records available for the last name Ruhf. For the veterans among your Ruhf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruhf in 1966 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruhf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhf 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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