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Ruthruff Family History

Ruthruff Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Ruthruff family from?

You can see how Ruthruff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruthruff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruthruff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Ruthruff families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruthruff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ruthruff families in 1871.
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What did your Ruthruff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruthruff. 50% of Ruthruff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruthruff women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruthruff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruthruff 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ruthruff. 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 226 military records available for the last name Ruthruff. For the veterans among your Ruthruff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruthruff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ruthruff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ruthruff in 1957 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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