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Ruane Name Meaning

Irish (Mayo): from Ó Ruadháin or Ó Ruaidhín see Rowan .

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


Similar surnames: Duane, Ruan, Quade, Shane, Ruge, Slane, Runk, Ranz, Pane, Daane

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Where is the Ruane family from?

You can see how Ruane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Ruane families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ruane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ruane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ruane. 13% of Ruane men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Ruane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruane were Farm Labourer (heavy Worker) and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders General Labourer
    10%
  • Farm Labourer (heavy Worker)
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Ruane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruane 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Ruane. For the veterans among your Ruane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruane lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ruane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruane in 1945 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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