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Rulffes Family History

Rulffes 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: Ruffer, Rolfes, Ruffo, Duffer, Huffer, Rule, Riffel, Rufus, Raffel

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Where is the Rulffes family from?

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

There are 73 census records available for the last name Rulffes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulffes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rulffes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rulffes. For the veterans among your Rulffes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulffes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rulffes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rulffes in 1966 was 74, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rulffes 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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