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Ruffy Family History

Ruffy Surname Meaning

from a either of two places so named in Marne only one of which (in Vertus) still exists.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ruffy family from?

You can see how Ruffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ruffy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ruffy families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ruffy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruffy families in 1891.
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What did your Ruffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruffy. 100% of Ruffy 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffy 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Ruffy. 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 63 military records available for the last name Ruffy. For the veterans among your Ruffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ruffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruffy in 1968 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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