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Ruffaner Family History

Ruffaner Name 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: Ruffner, Reffner, Rufener, Kuffner, Ruffer, Duffner, Huffaker, Duffer

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Where is the Ruffaner family from?

You can see how Ruffaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruffaner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ruffaner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ruffaner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruffaner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruffaner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruffaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruffaner. 80% of Ruffaner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruffaner women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Ruffaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruffaner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ruffaner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Ruffaner. For the veterans among your Ruffaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruffaner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ruffaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ruffaner in 1964 was 51, and 82 in 2003.

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