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Ruffenn Family History

Ruffenn 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: Ruffin, Ruffing, Ruffino, Ruffer, Ruffini, Ruffins, Suffern, Offen

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Where is the Ruffenn family from?

You can see how Ruffenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffenn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ruffenn families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruffenn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ruffenn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ruffenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffenn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ruffenn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruffenn. For the veterans among your Ruffenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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