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Ruewe Family History

Ruewe 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: Riewe, Roewe, Ruwe, Reese, Loewe, Rue, Rudge, Ruen, Rowe, Runge

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Where is the Ruewe family from?

You can see how Ruewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruewe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruewe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ruewe families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ruewe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ruewe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruewe 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 53 census records available for the last name Ruewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruewe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ruewe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ruewe. For the veterans among your Ruewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruewe lifespan?

Average Ruewe life expectancy in 1965 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruewe 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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