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Ruffes Family History

Ruffes 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: Ruffer, Ruffo, Duffer, Huffer, Riffel, Rufus, Raffel, Ruffin, Duffus

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Where is the Ruffes family from?

You can see how Ruffes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruffes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ruffes families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ruffes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruffes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Ruffes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffes 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ruffes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ruffes. For the veterans among your Ruffes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1995, in the United States, Ruffes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ruffes in 1950 was 47, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffes 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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