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Ruhkopf Family History

Ruhkopf 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: Rehkopf, Roskopf, Rothkopf, Muskopf, Rehkop, Kopf, Hopf, Schopf

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Where is the Ruhkopf family from?

You can see how Ruhkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhkopf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruhkopf family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhkopf's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ruhkopf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ruhkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhkopf 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ruhkopf. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ruhkopf. For the veterans among your Ruhkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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