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Ruffini Family History

Ruffini Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ruffino.

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


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Where is the Ruffini family from?

You can see how Ruffini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffini family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ruffini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ruffini families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ruffini's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruffini families in 1880.
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What did your Ruffini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruffini. 54% of Ruffini men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ruffini women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruffini were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    54%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruffini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffini 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruffini. 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 392 military records available for the last name Ruffini. For the veterans among your Ruffini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffini lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ruffini in 1959 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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