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Rufey Family History

Rufey 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: Ruley, Rufer, Rufty, Rubey, Rufe, Rey, Pusey, Lucey, Rue, Ruffo

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Where is the Rufey family from?

You can see how Rufey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rufey family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Rufey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rufey families living in Berkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Rufey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Rufey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rufey 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 Rufey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rufey. 100% of Rufey 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 233 census records available for the last name Rufey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rufey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rufey. 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 85 military records available for the last name Rufey. For the veterans among your Rufey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rufey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rufey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rufey

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