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Ruiz Family History

Ruiz Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: patronymic from the personal name Ruy a short form of Rodrigo.

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


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Where is the Ruiz family from?

You can see how Ruiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruiz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ruiz families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ruiz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruiz families in 1891.
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What did your Ruiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruiz. 100% of Ruiz 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 215,000 census records available for the last name Ruiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruiz 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 95,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruiz. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Ruiz. For the veterans among your Ruiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruiz lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ruiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ruiz in 1940 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruiz 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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