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Ruize Family History

Ruize 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: Ruiz, Raine, Rue, Rudge, Runge, Rule, Rise, Guile, Baize, Rude

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Where is the Ruize family from?

You can see how Ruize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruize family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ruize families living in California. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ruize's in USA. California had the highest population of Ruize families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruize 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 Ruize ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruize. 100% of Ruize men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Ruize. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruize 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ruize. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ruize. For the veterans among your Ruize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruize lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Ruize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ruize in 1982 was 80, and 29 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruize

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruize 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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