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Ruchon Family History

Ruchon 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: Duchon, Rochon, Truchon, Chon, Ruston, Pichon, Buchan, Ruch, Ruxton

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Where is the Ruchon family from?

You can see how Ruchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruchon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruchon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ruchon families living in Middlesex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ruchon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Ruchon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Ruchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruchon 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ruchon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ruchon. For the veterans among your Ruchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruchon lifespan?

Average Ruchon life expectancy in 1969 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruchon 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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