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Rufler Family History

Rufler 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: Rumler, Rufer, Ruffer, Fuller, Butler, Buller, Tuller, Duffer, Huffer

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Where is the Rufler family from?

You can see how Rufler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rufler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rufler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rufler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rufler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rufler families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Rufler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rufler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rufler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rufler. For the veterans among your Rufler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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