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Ruffal Family History

Ruffal 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: Ruffalo, Ruffo, Raffa, Riffel, Raffel, Ruffin, Kuffel, Buffa, Buffalo

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Where is the Ruffal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruffal 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 Ruffal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruffal. 50% of Ruffal men worked as an Owner and 100% of Ruffal women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Ruffal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Ruffal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffal 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ruffal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ruffal. For the veterans among your Ruffal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Ruffal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ruffal in 1971 was 95, and 67 in 1990.

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