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Ruffing Family History

Ruffing Surname Meaning

German: patronymic or pet form of Ruffo.

A short form of any of the personal names formed with Old High German hrōd ‘fame renown’.

For example, Rudolf.

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


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Where is the Ruffing family from?

You can see how Ruffing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruffing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 77 Ruffing families living in Ohio. This was about 34% of all the recorded Ruffing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ruffing families in 1880.
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What did your Ruffing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruffing. 28% of Ruffing men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Ruffing women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruffing were Miner and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ruffing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffing 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Ruffing. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruffing. For the veterans among your Ruffing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffing lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ruffing in 1951 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffing 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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