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Perez Ruiz Family History

Perez Ruiz 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: Berezin, Pertuit, Pereira, Perera, Perez, Perris, Perrin, Peretz

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Where is the Perez Ruiz family from?

You can see how Perez Ruiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perez Ruiz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perez Ruiz family living in Louisiana. This was about 11% of all the recorded Perez Ruiz's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Perez Ruiz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perez Ruiz 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 Perez Ruiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Carturera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perez Ruiz. 37% of Perez Ruiz men worked as a Labrador and 50% of Perez Ruiz women worked as a Carturera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perez Ruiz were Jornalero and Costurera.

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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

  • Labrador
    37%
  • Labrador
    28%
  • Agricultor
    19%
  • Jornalero
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Carturera
    50%
  • Costurera
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perez Ruiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perez Ruiz 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Perez Ruiz. 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 99 military records available for the last name Perez Ruiz. For the veterans among your Perez Ruiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perez Ruiz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Perez Ruiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Perez Ruiz in 1966 was 69, and 63 in 2004.

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