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Rui Family History

Rui Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 芮 meaning ‘coarse silk floss’ in ancient Chinese: from Rui (芮) the name of an ancient state (located in Shaanxi province) granted to Rui Bo (芮伯 the Earl of Rui) an official during the Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 BC).

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


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Where is the Rui family from?

You can see how Rui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rui family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rui families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rui family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Rui's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Rui families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rui surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rui ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rui. 100% of Rui men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rui women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Rui family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Rui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rui 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Rui. 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 76 military records available for the last name Rui. For the veterans among your Rui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rui lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Rui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rui in 1976 was 71, and 96 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rui

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rui 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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