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Rouff Family History

Rouff Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ruffo derived from Hrodwulf composed of the elements hrod ‘glory’ and wulf ‘wolf’.

Probably an altered form of Swiss German Ruoff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rouff family from?

You can see how Rouff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rouff families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rouff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rouff families in 1891.
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What did your Rouff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouff. 24% of Rouff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rouff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rouff were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rouff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouff 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Rouff. 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 322 military records available for the last name Rouff. For the veterans among your Rouff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rouff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rouff in 1958 was 36, and 60 in 2004.

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