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Rufly Family History

Rufly 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: Rufty, Sully, Ruffo, Duffy, Tully, Rule, Rufus, Rull, Ruble, Rullo

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Where is the Rufly family from?

You can see how Rufly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rufly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Rufly families living in North Carolina. This was about 76% of all the recorded Rufly's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rufly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Rufly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rufly 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 Rufly. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rufly. For the veterans among your Rufly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rufly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Rufly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rufly in 1968 was 58, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rufly 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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