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Ruphard Family History

Ruphard 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: Rupard, Rupar, Richard, Suthard, Rehard, Bushard, Pushard, Hard

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Where is the Ruphard family from?

You can see how Ruphard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruphard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruphard family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruphard's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ruphard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruphard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruphard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Ruphard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruphard 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ruphard. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ruphard. For the veterans among your Ruphard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruphard lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Ruphard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ruphard in 1957 was 50, and 72 in 2001.

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