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Ruiz Leon Family History

Ruiz Leon 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: Rutzen, De Leon, Rulon, Railton, Di Leo, Ridlen, Guillen, Rippeon

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Average Ruiz Leon life expectancy in 1997 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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