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Ruffensperger Family History

Ruffensperger 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: Raffensperger, Hopfensperger, Puffenberger, Poffenberger

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Where is the Ruffensperger family from?

You can see how Ruffensperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffensperger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ruffensperger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruffensperger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruffensperger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Ruffensperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffensperger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ruffensperger. 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 Ruffensperger. For the veterans among your Ruffensperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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