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Ruefly Family History

Ruefly 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: Ruel, Rufty, Ruelle, Quealy, Rueff, Ruedy, Ruef, Rielly, Ruehle

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Where is the Ruefly family from?

You can see how Ruefly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruefly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruefly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ruefly families living in Ohio. This was about 87% of all the recorded Ruefly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ruefly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Ruefly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruefly 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ruefly. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ruefly. For the veterans among your Ruefly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruefly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ruefly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ruefly in 1966 was 85, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruefly 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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