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Ruh Family History

Ruh Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ruch.

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


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Where is the Ruh family from?

You can see how Ruh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ruh families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ruh's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Ruh families in 1891.
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What did your Ruh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruh. 100% of Ruh 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Ruh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruh. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ruh. For the veterans among your Ruh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ruh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ruh in 1959 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruh 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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