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Rufen Family History

Rufen 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: Ruen, Ruden, Ruben, Rufer, Rugen, Rufe, Rubin, Uren, Offen, Raven

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Where is the Rufen family from?

You can see how Rufen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rufen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rufen families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rufen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rufen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rufen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rufen 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 60 census records available for the last name Rufen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rufen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rufen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rufen. For the veterans among your Rufen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rufen lifespan?

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