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Ruffion Family History

Ruffion 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, Ruffo, Ruffcorn, Duffin, Buffin, Ruffing, Ruffino, Raffin

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Where is the Ruffion family from?

You can see how Ruffion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffion family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruffion family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruffion's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Ruffion families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Ruffion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffion 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ruffion. 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 Ruffion. For the veterans among your Ruffion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffion lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Ruffion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruffion in 1985 was 72, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffion 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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