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Ruffalo Family History

Ruffalo Surname Meaning

Italian: apparently of Italian origin but not found in present-day Italy probably an altered form of Ruffolo.

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


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Where is the Ruffalo family from?

You can see how Ruffalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffalo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ruffalo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ruffalo family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ruffalo's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Ruffalo families in 1891.
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What did your Ruffalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruffalo. 36% of Ruffalo men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Ruffalo women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruffalo were New Worker and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Storekeeper
    11%
  • Saleswoman
    11%
  • Presser
    11%

What Ruffalo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruffalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffalo 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Ruffalo. 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 374 military records available for the last name Ruffalo. For the veterans among your Ruffalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffalo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruffalo in 1949 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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