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Ruffian Family History

Ruffian 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: Ruffin, Duffin, Roffman, Buffin, Russian, Ruffing, Ruffino, Luffman

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Where is the Ruffian family from?

You can see how Ruffian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruffian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Ruffian families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ruffian's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ruffian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruffian 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 Ruffian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruffian. 59% of Ruffian men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Ruffian women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruffian were Manager and Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Domestic
    12%

What Ruffian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruffian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffian 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ruffian. 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 104 military records available for the last name Ruffian. For the veterans among your Ruffian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffian lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Ruffian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ruffian in 1976 was 67, and 76 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffian 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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