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Ruach Family History

Ruach 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: Roach, Reach, Rach, Ruch, Rusch, Rubach, Quach, Riach, Rich, Bach

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Where is the Ruach family from?

You can see how Ruach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ruach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Ruach families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruach's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Ruach families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Ruach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruach 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ruach. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ruach. For the veterans among your Ruach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruach lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Ruach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ruach in 1979 was 45, and 85 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruach 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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