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Rufty Family History

Rufty Surname Meaning

Probably a derivative of German Ruft a shortened form of the personal name Hrotfrid formed with Old High German hrōd ‘fame renown’.

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


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Where is the Rufty family from?

You can see how Rufty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rufty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rufty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rufty family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rufty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rufty families in 1891.
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What did your Rufty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rufty. 53% of Rufty men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rufty women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rufty were Laborer and Spinner.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    48%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Spinner
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rufty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rufty 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rufty. 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 424 military records available for the last name Rufty. For the veterans among your Rufty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rufty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rufty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rufty in 1963 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

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