Ruffo Family History

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Ruffo Name Meaning

from a personal name (Latin Rufus, originally a nickname for someone with red hair, from a dialect form of the standard Latin word rubeus). This name was borne by various minor early saints, and occasionally used as a personal name in the Middle Ages. from a personal name of Germanic origin but uncertain form and meaning. The Calabrian noble family of this name is said to be of Norman origin. EC, kh

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rufo, Reff, Rusco, Russo, Raffo, Huff, Rubio, Griffo, Cuff, Rullo

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Ruffo Family Origin

Where is the Ruffo family from?

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You can see how Ruffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ruffo families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ruffo families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ruffo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruffo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruffo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Ruffo Family Occupations

What did your Ruffo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bookkeeper and Househeld were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Ruffo. 34% of Ruffo men worked as a Bookkeeper

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Commerant
    17%
  • Storekeeper
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Househeld
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Ruffo Historical Records

What Ruffo family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ruffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruffo. 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 Card

There are 626 military records available for the last name Ruffo. For the veterans among your Ruffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Ruffo Life Expectancy

What is the average Ruffo lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Ruffo in 1940 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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