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Ruven Family History

Ruven 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: Raven, Ruen, Ruden, Ruben, Rugen, Leven, Rover, Rubin, Uren, Rutten

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Where is the Ruven family from?

You can see how Ruven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ruven family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruven's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Ruven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruven 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 119 census records available for the last name Ruven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruven 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ruven. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ruven. For the veterans among your Ruven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruven lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Ruven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ruven in 1973 was 76, and 50 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruven 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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