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Ruthrauff Family History

Ruthrauff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ruthruff.

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


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Where is the Ruthrauff family from?

You can see how Ruthrauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruthrauff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruthrauff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ruthrauff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ruthrauff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruthrauff families in 1840.
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What did your Ruthrauff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruthrauff. 20% of Ruthrauff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruthrauff women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ruthrauff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ruthrauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruthrauff 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Ruthrauff. 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 234 military records available for the last name Ruthrauff. For the veterans among your Ruthrauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruthrauff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruthrauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ruthrauff in 1962 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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