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Ruian Family History

Ruian 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: Ruan, Ruman, Rutan, Rian, Guan, Duan, Rusak, Quan, Yuan, Rubin

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Where is the Ruian family from?

You can see how Ruian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ruian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ruian family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruian's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ruian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruian 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 42 census records available for the last name Ruian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruian 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ruian. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ruian. For the veterans among your Ruian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Ruian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ruian in 1969 was 77, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruian 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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