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Ruwe Family History

Ruwe Surname Meaning

Dutch (De Ruwe): nickname from Middle Dutch ruwe ‘rough coarse crude’.

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


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Where is the Ruwe family from?

You can see how Ruwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruwe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruwe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ruwe families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ruwe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruwe families in 1891.
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What did your Ruwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruwe. 100% of Ruwe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ruwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruwe 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Ruwe. 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 455 military records available for the last name Ruwe. For the veterans among your Ruwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruwe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ruwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ruwe in 1955 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruwe 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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