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Rufa Family History

Rufa 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: Rua, Ruta, Rufo, Ruda, Ruff, Ruf, Rufe, Hua, Rana, Mura

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Where is the Rufa family from?

You can see how Rufa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rufa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rufa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rufa families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rufa's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rufa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rufa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Rufa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rufa 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Rufa. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rufa. For the veterans among your Rufa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rufa lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Rufa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rufa in 1956 was 55, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rufa 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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