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Ruffer Family History

Ruffer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rufer. German: variant of Roffers. English: variant of Rover

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


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Where is the Ruffer family from?

You can see how Ruffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Ruffer families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ruffer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruffer families in 1911.
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What did your Ruffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Traveller was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ruffer. 100% of Ruffer men worked as a Traveller.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Traveller
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ruffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruffer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruffer. For the veterans among your Ruffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ruffer in 1963 was 91, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffer 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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