Rufus Family History

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Rufus Name Meaning

English: from a Latin nickname meaning ‘red-haired’ (seenRuffo). This is found in medieval English documents as antranslation of various surnames with the same sense. (As a personalnname it was not adopted until the 19th century.) 1881 British censusnhas 98; UK 55; adm

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


Similar surnames: Russ, Ruffo, Rus, Reus, Duffus, Rafuse, Rubin, Raus, Rufer, Tufts

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Rufus Family Origin

Where is the Rufus family from?

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You can see how Rufus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rufus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rufus families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Rufus families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rufus's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rufus families in 1911.
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Rufus Family Occupations

What did your Rufus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Rufus. 40% of Rufus men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Rufus women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rufus were Janitor and Maid

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    4%
  • Janitor
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Laundress
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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

Rufus Historical Records

What Rufus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rufus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rufus 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Rufus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rufus. For the veterans among your Rufus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rufus Life Expectancy

What is the average Rufus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rufus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rufus in 1961 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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