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Ruffridge Family History

Ruffridge 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: Suffridge, Sulfridge, Surridge, Burridge, Guttridge, Fridge

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Where is the Ruffridge family from?

You can see how Ruffridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ruffridge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ruffridge family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruffridge's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ruffridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruffridge 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 Ruffridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruffridge. 57% of Ruffridge men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Bartender
    13%

What Ruffridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Ruffridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffridge 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ruffridge. 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 109 military records available for the last name Ruffridge. For the veterans among your Ruffridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffridge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ruffridge in 1963 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffridge 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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