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Ruffolo Family History

Ruffolo Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria): from a pet form of the personal name Ruffo.

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


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Where is the Ruffolo family from?

You can see how Ruffolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ruffolo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ruffolo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruffolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruffolo 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 Ruffolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruffolo. 35% of Ruffolo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ruffolo women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruffolo were Watchman and Salesgirl.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Watchman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Salesgirl
    40%

What Ruffolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruffolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffolo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruffolo. 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 256 military records available for the last name Ruffolo. For the veterans among your Ruffolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffolo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ruffolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ruffolo in 1954 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffolo 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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