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Ruffu Family History

Ruffu 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: Ruffo, Ruff, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Duffy, Reff, Raffa, Rufus, Huff

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Where is the Ruffu family from?

You can see how Ruffu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ruffu families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruffu's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruffu families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ruffu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffu 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Ruffu. 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 Ruffu. For the veterans among your Ruffu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffu lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ruffu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ruffu in 1971 was 60, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruffu 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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