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Ruiz Cruz Family History

Ruiz Cruz 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: Da Cruz, Cruz, Santa Cruz, Ruzic, Guizar, De La Cruz, Ruzicka, Ruiz

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What did your Ruiz Cruz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Bordadora En Su Hogar were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruiz Cruz. 100% of Ruiz Cruz men worked as a Jornalero and 100% of Ruiz Cruz women worked as a Bordadora En Su Hogar.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bordadora En Su Hogar
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Ruiz Cruz. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ruiz Cruz. For the veterans among your Ruiz Cruz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruiz Cruz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ruiz Cruz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ruiz Cruz in 1965 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

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