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Ruuth Family History

Ruuth 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: Ruth, Rauth, Routh, Rueth, Rout, Rath, Rush, Roth, Kluth, Rust

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Where is the Ruuth family from?

You can see how Ruuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruuth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruuth family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruuth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruuth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruuth 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 122 census records available for the last name Ruuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruuth 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Ruuth. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ruuth. For the veterans among your Ruuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruuth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1993, in the United States, Ruuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ruuth in 1958 was 33, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruuth 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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