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Rueff Family History

Rueff Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: from a shortened form of the personal name Rudolf. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Rueff family from?

You can see how Rueff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rueff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rueff family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rueff's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rueff families in 1891.
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What did your Rueff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rueff. 100% of Rueff 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Rueff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rueff. 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 704 military records available for the last name Rueff. For the veterans among your Rueff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rueff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rueff in 1956 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rueff 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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