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Ruthaford Family History

Ruthaford 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: Rutherford, Rushford, Rochford, Rachford, Teaford, Rumford, Suthard

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Where is the Ruthaford family from?

You can see how Ruthaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruthaford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruthaford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ruthaford family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruthaford's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ruthaford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruthaford 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 316 census records available for the last name Ruthaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruthaford 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ruthaford. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ruthaford. For the veterans among your Ruthaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruthaford lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Ruthaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruthaford in 1977 was 65, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruthaford 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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