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Ruffner Name Meaning

German: variant of Rufener .

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


Similar surnames: Ruffer, Duffner, Rufener, Rudner, Deffner, Duffer, Dufner, Kuffner

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Where is the Ruffner family from?

You can see how Ruffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ruffner families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruffner's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ruffner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruffner. 19% of Ruffner men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Ruffner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruffner were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ruffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffner 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Ruffner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ruffner. For the veterans among your Ruffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruffner in 1953 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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