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Ruran Family History

Ruran 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, Uran, Turan, Ruman, Juran, Duran, Rutan, Buran, Truran, Guan

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Where is the Ruran family from?

You can see how Ruran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ruran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruran family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ruran's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Ruran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruran 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 69 census records available for the last name Ruran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruran 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ruran. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ruran. For the veterans among your Ruran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Ruran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ruran in 1964 was 90, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruran 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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