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Origins of the Ruth surname

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About the Ruths

We have a total number of 8912 records for people with the last name Ruth.

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Where do most Ruths live?

In 1921, most Ruths lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ruths

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,060 records for the Ruth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.

Who were Ruths most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Ruths.

What are the most common Ruth first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Ruth family members

Common jobs for Ruths

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ruths in 1921
House Servant

22

Domestic Servant

18

General Servant

18

Laundress

16

Dressmaker

15

Common Male occupations for Ruths in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

39

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

31

Farm Hands

29

Carpenter

20

General Farmers

18

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