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Rugoff Family History

Rugoff 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: Rogoff, Ruoff, Duboff, Goff, Rosoff, Turoff, Rudolf, Rudloff, Rueff

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Where is the Rugoff family from?

You can see how Rugoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rugoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Rugoff families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Rugoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rugoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rugoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rugoff. 100% of Rugoff men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Rugoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugoff 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rugoff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rugoff. For the veterans among your Rugoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugoff lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2001, in the United States, Rugoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rugoff in 1943 was 49, and 94 in 2001.

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