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Rueffer Family History

Rueffer 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, Reifer, Duffer, Huffer, Pfeffer, Reffner, Rueger, Kuefler

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Where is the Rueffer family from?

You can see how Rueffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rueffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Rueffer families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Rueffer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rueffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rueffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rueffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rueffer. 39% of Rueffer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    16%

What Rueffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Rueffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueffer 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Rueffer. 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 81 military records available for the last name Rueffer. For the veterans among your Rueffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueffer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rueffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rueffer in 1962 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rueffer 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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