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Ruffi Family History

Ruffi 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: Ruffo, Ruffin, Ruff, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Rudi, Duffy, Reff, Raffa

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Where is the Ruffi family from?

You can see how Ruffi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruffi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ruffi family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruffi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruffi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruffi 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 Ruffi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruffi. 100% of Ruffi men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Ruffi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Ruffi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffi 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Ruffi. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ruffi. For the veterans among your Ruffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Ruffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ruffi in 1962 was 78, and 70 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruffi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffi 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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