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Ruo Family History

Ruo 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: Guo, Luo, Rao, Rua, Rue, Rus, Rio, Huo, Rud, Rufo

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Where is the Ruo family from?

You can see how Ruo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ruo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ruo families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ruo's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ruo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruo 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 Ruo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruo. 75% of Ruo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Coal Miner
    25%

What Ruo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Ruo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruo 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Ruo. 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 173 military records available for the last name Ruo. For the veterans among your Ruo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruo lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Ruo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ruo in 1943 was 31, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruo 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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