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Ruffner Family History

Ruffner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rufener.

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


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Where is the Ruffner family from?

You can see how Ruffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Ruffner families living in Virginia. This was about 49% of all the recorded Ruffner's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ruffner families in 1840.
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What did your Ruffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duti was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruffner. 100% of Ruffner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ruffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffner 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Ruffner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ruffner. For the veterans among your Ruffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruffner in 1953 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffner 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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