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Ruffins Family History

Ruffins Name Meaning

English: patronymic from Ruffin .

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


Similar surnames: Ruffin, Ruffing, Ruffini, Lukins, Robbins, Rollins, Richins, Huckins

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Where is the Ruffins family from?

You can see how Ruffins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruffins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ruffins families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruffins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruffins families in 1891.
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What did your Ruffins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruffins. 100% of Ruffins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ruffins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffins 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Ruffins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Ruffins. For the veterans among your Ruffins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffins lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruffins in 1959 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

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