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Rufenach Family History

Rufenach 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: Rufenacht, Reach, Rensch, Ruesch, Rench, Aulenbach, Rufener, Fenech

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Where is the Rufenach family from?

You can see how Rufenach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rufenach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rufenach families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Rufenach families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rufenach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rufenach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rufenach 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 97 census records available for the last name Rufenach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rufenach 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rufenach. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rufenach. For the veterans among your Rufenach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rufenach lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rufenach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rufenach in 1971 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rufenach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rufenach 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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