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Ruce Family History

Ruce 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: Rue, Race, Luce, Duce, Ruck, Rule, Bruce, Rude, Ruch, Rube

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Where is the Ruce family from?

You can see how Ruce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ruce families living in Anglesey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ruce's in United Kingdom. Anglesey and 1 other county had the highest population of Ruce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruce 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 Ruce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruce. 100% of Ruce 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Ruce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruce 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Ruce. 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 488 military records available for the last name Ruce. For the veterans among your Ruce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruce lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Ruce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruce in 1967 was 68, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruce 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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