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Ruef Family History

Ruef Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Rueff (see Rudolf).

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


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Where is the Ruef family from?

You can see how Ruef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruef family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruef families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ruef families living in Hampshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ruef's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ruef families in 1891.
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What did your Ruef ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruef. 100% of Ruef 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruef 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Ruef. 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 692 military records available for the last name Ruef. For the veterans among your Ruef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruef lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ruef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruef in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruef

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruef 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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