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Ruota Family History

Ruota 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: Rota, Ruta, Ruona, Roth, Rosa, Root, Gupta, Rua, Ranta, Ruth

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Where is the Ruota family from?

You can see how Ruota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruota family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruota's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Ruota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruota 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ruota. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruota. For the veterans among your Ruota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruota lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Ruota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ruota in 1984 was 99, and 96 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruota 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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