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Ruark Family History

Ruark Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened and altered form of O'Rourke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ruark family from?

You can see how Ruark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruark family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Ruark families living in Essex. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ruark's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ruark families in 1891.
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What did your Ruark ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruark. 72% of Ruark women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ruark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruark 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Ruark. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ruark. For the veterans among your Ruark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruark lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ruark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruark in 1944 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruark 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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