Advertisement
Advertisement
24
Ruth Family History & Genealogy
6,540 biographies
and
20 photos
with the Ruth last name.
Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Ruth family members.
ADVERTISEMENT
BY ANCESTRY.COM
Find Ruth records
Advertisement
Ruth Last Name History & Origin
AddHistory
We don't have any information on the history of the Ruth name. Have information to share?
Name Origin
We don't have any information on the origins of the Ruth name. Have information to share?
Spellings & Pronunciations
We don't have any alternate spellings or pronunciation information on the Ruth name. Have information to share?
Nationality & Ethnicity
We don't have any information on the nationality / ethnicity of the Ruth name. Have information to share?
Famous People named Ruth
Are there famous people from the Ruth family? Share their story.
Early Ruths
These are the earliest records we have of the Ruth family.
Clara A Ruth of Washington, District of Columbia County, DC was born on March 8, 1869, and died at age 99 years old on January 15, 1969.
Edith Ruth of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas was born on December 6, 1872, and died at age 95 years old in July 1968.
George Herman Ruth, Sr was born on January 30, 1872 in Baltimore, Maryland United States. He was married to Katherine (Schamberger) Ruth, and they were together until Katherine's death on August 12, 1912. He had children Babe Ruth, Augustus Ruth, Mary Ruth, Anna Ruth, Gussie Ruth, and William Ruth. George Ruth, died at age 46 years old on August 25, 1918 in Baltimore. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Herman Ruth, Sr.
Harry Ruth of Arlington, Arlington County, VA was born on March 5, 1873, and died at age 91 years old in July 1964.
John Ruth of Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas was born on October 30, 1873, and died at age 95 years old in June 1969.
Katherine (Schamberger) Ruth was born on July 12, 1873 in Baltimore, Maryland United States, and died at age 39 years old on August 12, 1912 in Baltimore. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Katherine (Schamberger) Ruth .
William Ruth of California was born on September 3, 1874, and died at age 87 years old in August 1962.
Elizabeth Ruth of Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California was born on August 18, 1874, and died at age 97 years old in December 1971.
Jessie K Ruth of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA was born on August 29, 1874, and died at age 93 years old on October 15, 1967.
Ruth Family Members
A -
Alan Ruth
Albert -
Alva Ruth
Alver -
Annie Ruth
Anthony -
August Ruth
Augusta -
Berna Ruth
Bernadette -
Bonnie Ruth
Boyd -
Carl Ruth
Carla -
Charley Ruth
Charlie -
Clell Ruth
Clement -
Curties Ruth
Curtis -
Dean Ruth
Deandra -
Devin Ruth
Devon -
Dorothy Ruth
Dorris -
Edwina Ruth
Effie -
Elnoria Ruth
Eloise -
Erma Ruth
Erminnie -
Evelena Ruth
Evelina -
Francesca Ruth
Francine -
Georgia Ruth
Gerald -
Grant Ruth
Graziella -
Hattie Ruth
Hazel -
Howard Ruth
Hubert -
Isabel Ruth
Isabell -
Jason Ruth
Jasper -
Jim Ruth
Jimena -
Judy Ruth
Julia -
Kelly Ruth
Kelsey -
Laurence Ruth
Lauretta -
Leonora Ruth
Leota -
Liza Ruth
Lizzie -
Lucinda Ruth
Lucretia -
Maebelle Ruth
Magdalene -
Maria Ruth
Mariam -
Mathilde Ruth
Matthew -
Merwin Ruth
Meta -
Monta Ruth
Monty -
Neal Ruth
Neil -
Oda Ruth
Ola -
Otto Ruth
Owen -
Phyllis Ruth
Piccola -
Raymon Ruth
Raymond -
Roger Ruth
Roland -
Roy Ruth
Royal -
Selma Ruth
Sennie -
Sophya Ruth
Sorya -
Tandy Ruth
Tanya -
Tom Ruth
Tomeria -
Velda Ruth
Velma -
Vincent Ruth
Viola -
Werner Ruth
Wesley -
Woodland Ruth
Woodrow -
Zera Ruth
Surnames: Rushwick - Ruttal
Ruth Family Photos
Discover Ruth family photos shared by the community. These photos contain people and places related to the Ruth last name.
Baseball Team & Babe Ruth, New Jersey
Photo was taken in New Jersey, probably around 1925. In the center of the photo is Howard Van Buskirk, dressed in the padded catcher's uniform. At the far left is Babe Ruth. I have no idea how this picture was arranged. I came across the picture in an old album belonging to Howard Van Buskirk.
Anyone with additional info about the picture, please feel free to fill in the blanks.
People in photo include: Howard Van Buskirk
Anyone with additional info about the picture, please feel free to fill in the blanks.
People in photo include: Howard Van Buskirk
People tagged:
Annie & Karl Jonssan Lergarden Bor
I bought this photo in an antique shop in Exeter, CA. The back says Annie and Karl Ja(O)nssan Lergarden Bor,
Karin Ruth, Gunnar Gunhild, Magni Ligne
Whose family does this belong to?
People in photo include: Karin Ruth, Gunnar Gunhild, Annie Janssan, Karl Jonssan, and Magni Ligne
Karin Ruth, Gunnar Gunhild, Magni Ligne
Whose family does this belong to?
People in photo include: Karin Ruth, Gunnar Gunhild, Annie Janssan, Karl Jonssan, and Magni Ligne
Babe Ruth & Christmas Seals
Babe Ruth selling Tubercular Christmas Seals in the lobby of Keiths Theater, Washington, D.C., where he is appearing this week
People tagged:
Kansas State Reformatory inmates
inmates Ralph Rogers, Robert Ruth, and Jerry Bryant playing cards at the Kansas State Reformatory, Hutchinson Kansas.
no mystery-inmates playing cards
People in photo include: Ralph Rogers, Robert Ruth, and Jerry Bryant
no mystery-inmates playing cards
People in photo include: Ralph Rogers, Robert Ruth, and Jerry Bryant
Babe Ruth | Boston Red Sox
George "Rube" Foster, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox 1913 - 1917 pictured with his team mates George Herman "Babe" Ruth, Ernest G. "Ernie" Shore, and Dellos "Del" Gainer in front of the dugout.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress
People tagged:
Bob Hope and Phyllis Ruth 1943
Actor Bob Hope, born as Leslie Townes Hope, was known for his roles in vaudeville, Broadway, radio, television, and movies. He was also a very successful singer and dancer, his work appearing in the very famous, Oscar-winning "Buttons and Bows".
Actress Phyllis Ruth was known for her roles in "Let's Face it" and "Louisiana Purchase".
People in photo include: Phyllis Ruth
Actress Phyllis Ruth was known for her roles in "Let's Face it" and "Louisiana Purchase".
People in photo include: Phyllis Ruth
People tagged:
Babe Ruth sliding into 3rd base
Babe Ruth sliding into third base. Ossie (Oswald Louis) Bluege of the Washington Senators about to tag Babe Ruth.
People tagged:
George Sisler, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb
1924 World Series
Three baseball Hall of Famers pose for the camera on October 4th during the 1924 World Series where the Washington Senators beat the New York Giants. From left to right: George Harold Sisler (1893-1973), Babe Ruth (1895-1948) and Ty Cobb (1886-1961).
George Harold Silser (March 24, 1893 - March 26, 1973) aka "Gentleman George" or "Gorgeous George" played for 15 seasons as a first baseman with the St. Louis Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles) in the MLB, earning him the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939
George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) aka "Babe" Ruth, "the great Bambino" and "the sultan of Swat". Played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Was also one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18, 1886 - July 17th, 1961) also known as "The Georgia Peach". Ty Cobb is a Baseball Hall of Fame member who played 22 seasons in the MLB as an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Three baseball Hall of Famers pose for the camera on October 4th during the 1924 World Series where the Washington Senators beat the New York Giants. From left to right: George Harold Sisler (1893-1973), Babe Ruth (1895-1948) and Ty Cobb (1886-1961).
George Harold Silser (March 24, 1893 - March 26, 1973) aka "Gentleman George" or "Gorgeous George" played for 15 seasons as a first baseman with the St. Louis Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles) in the MLB, earning him the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939
George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) aka "Babe" Ruth, "the great Bambino" and "the sultan of Swat". Played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Was also one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18, 1886 - July 17th, 1961) also known as "The Georgia Peach". Ty Cobb is a Baseball Hall of Fame member who played 22 seasons in the MLB as an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.
People tagged:
Babe Ruth in uniform
George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) aka "Babe" Ruth, "the great Bambino" and "the sultan of Swat". Younger people might know of Babe's nicknames in large part due to the movie The Sandlot.
Babe Ruth is still to this day one of the most famous Major League baseball players. He played from 1914 - 1935 on both the Boston Red Sox as a starting pitcher, and the New York Yankees as a right fielder where he eventually would become best known as a hitter.
This photo is of Babe Ruth in uniform holding his bat taken circa 1920. Photo is courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Babe Ruth is still to this day one of the most famous Major League baseball players. He played from 1914 - 1935 on both the Boston Red Sox as a starting pitcher, and the New York Yankees as a right fielder where he eventually would become best known as a hitter.
This photo is of Babe Ruth in uniform holding his bat taken circa 1920. Photo is courtesy of the Library of Congress.
People tagged:
BERRY, Hugh J. fgs, photo and kids
Hugh BERRY was my grandmother's brother, a very outgoing and interesting HERO who was wounded in WW I. He attended private subscription schools, was instrumental in flood control in TN, and other things futuristic for his time! He had many friends, his funeral had so many flower orders that the flower shop reserved some for later delivery to the cemetery, he had flowers delived periodically over the next few years! He died suddenly while working on his farm in Jackson Co. TN on Roaring River, where he also ran a general store. His mother died when he was just a toddler, leaving his Cumberland Presbyterian minister dad to raise 7 children alone. PJ
People tagged:
Margaret E. 'Ruth' Wells, 1860
My G Grandmother Margaret E. "Ruth" Wells taken c. 1860. She lived from 31 May, 1846 to 5 January, 1924.
People tagged:
Advertisement
Advertisement
Ruth Family Tree
Discover the most common names, oldest records and life expectancy of people with the last name Ruth.
Updated Ruth Biographies
Ruth Graven (Ruth) Gagliardo Rgg of Kansas City, Kansas United States is the mother of Ruth Gagliardo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember (ruth) gaven gagliardo.
Gerald Kevin Ruth of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on August 13, 1955 in Philadelphia, and died at age 40 years old on June 11, 1996 in Philadelphia.
Charles Babe Ruth was born on October 18, 1935, and died at age 60 years old on December 15, 1995. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Babe Ruth.
Nancey LaVern (Ruth) Williams was born on April 22, 1969 to Frances R Ruth and Charles Babe Ruth. Nancey Williams married Roger Lenn Williams in 1993, and has children J Ryder Williams, R Chyna (Williams), and C Hunter Williams. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancey LaVern Williams.
Frances R Ruth of Ethelsville, Pickens County, AL was born on April 30, 1940, and died at age 68 years old on December 31, 2008.
Charles Wesley Ruth of Bel Air, Harford County, MD was born on June 16, 1926, and died at age 82 years old on May 11, 2009. Charles Ruth was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery
Section R Site 611 5501 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore.
Marilyn Ruth of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on September 17, 1954, and died at age 36 years old in October 1990.
Barbara Anne (Ruth) Diener was born on March 11, 1942 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania United States. She was married to Ray Russell Diener on June 27, 1964 in Mohnton, Berks County, and they were together until Ray's death on May 2, 2007 in Elizabethtown, Lancaster County. She had children Sharon Lynn Taraschi, John David Diener, and Susan Barbara Diener. Barbara Diener died at age 73 years old on March 15, 2015 in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, and was buried on April 25, 2015 at Mohnsville Cemetery 45 E Madison St, in Mohnton, Berks County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Anne Diener.
Myrtle N Ruth of Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA was born on April 4, 1917 in Bethlehem, and died at age 85 years old on September 2, 2002 in Bethlehem.
Gregory Edward Ruth was born on January 27, 1956 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gregory Edward Ruth.
Linda Louise (Reinaman) Ruth was born on February 4, 1954 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Linda Louise Ruth.
Elijah David Ruth was born on June 23, 1993 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elijah David Ruth.
Rachel Claire (Fagan) Ruth was born on May 24, 1994 at Doylestown Hospital W. State St., in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States to Michael Francis Fagan and Elizabeth Ann Fagan, and has siblings Julia Elizabeth Fagan and Leah Marie Fagan. Rachel Fagan married Elijah David Ruth on September 18, 2021 in Red Lion, York County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rachel Claire Ruth.
Babe Ruth, also known as "The Great Bambino" or "The Sultan of Swat," was a legendary baseball player who rose to fame in the early 20th century and became one of the most iconic figures in American sports history.
Born George Herman Ruth Jr. in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 6, 1895, he grew up in a working-class family and spent much of his childhood in reform schools and orphanages.
Despite his challenging upbringing, Ruth developed a passion for baseball and displayed exceptional talent at a young age, which eventually led to his professional career in the major leagues.Babe Ruth's baseball career is regarded as one of the most legendary in the history of the sport.
He began his career as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before being traded to the New York Yankees in 1920, where he quickly became known for his powerful hitting and record-setting home runs. Ruth's influence on the game of baseball cannot be overstated - he revolutionized the sport with his unique approach to hitting and his larger-than-life personality, which helped make him a beloved cultural icon.
Throughout his career, Ruth set numerous records, won multiple World Series championships, and was regarded as one of the greatest players of his time. Even today, nearly a century after his career began, his impact on the sport of baseball is still felt, and his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time continues to inspire athletes and fans around the world.
Rosa F Ruth of TX was born circa 1981 to Patricia v. (Putnam) Barrick and Fredrick L. Barrick Jr. Rosa Ruth married Terry L. Ruth on November 14, 2005 in Wichita County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa F. (Barrick) Ruth.
Clovis A Ruth of Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio was born on February 19, 1914, and died at age 68 years old in October 1982.
Glenn L Ruth of Casa Grande, Pinal County, AZ was born on August 7, 1916, and died at age 81 years old on October 21, 1997.
Jesse L Ruth of Florida was born on February 22, 1917, and died at age 67 years old in February 1984.
Popular Ruth Biographies
Babe Ruth, also known as "The Great Bambino" or "The Sultan of Swat," was a legendary baseball player who rose to fame in the early 20th century and became one of the most iconic figures in American sports history.
Born George Herman Ruth Jr. in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 6, 1895, he grew up in a working-class family and spent much of his childhood in reform schools and orphanages.
Despite his challenging upbringing, Ruth developed a passion for baseball and displayed exceptional talent at a young age, which eventually led to his professional career in the major leagues.Babe Ruth's baseball career is regarded as one of the most legendary in the history of the sport.
He began his career as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before being traded to the New York Yankees in 1920, where he quickly became known for his powerful hitting and record-setting home runs. Ruth's influence on the game of baseball cannot be overstated - he revolutionized the sport with his unique approach to hitting and his larger-than-life personality, which helped make him a beloved cultural icon.
Throughout his career, Ruth set numerous records, won multiple World Series championships, and was regarded as one of the greatest players of his time. Even today, nearly a century after his career began, his impact on the sport of baseball is still felt, and his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time continues to inspire athletes and fans around the world.
Charles Alan Ruth of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas United States was born on February 25, 1956 to Ralph Ruth and Frances (Gadberry) Ruth. He had a brother Robert Byron Ruth. He married Ramona K. (Yell) Ramirez on February 16, 1985 and they later divorced on July 24, 1989 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, TX. He had a child Mikitia (Ruth) Moore. Charles Ruth died at age 62 years old on February 4, 2019 in Lubbock, TX, and was buried in Raleigh, NC.
Marilyn Ruth of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on September 17, 1954, and died at age 36 years old in October 1990.
Myrtle N Ruth of Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA was born on April 4, 1917 in Bethlehem, and died at age 85 years old on September 2, 2002 in Bethlehem.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dorothy Annette Rundquest.
Frances (Gadberry) Ruth of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas United States died in Lubbock. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances (Gadberry) Ruth.
Fred Lewis Ruth was born on May 27, 1938 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Fred Lewis Ruth.
Annie (Ruth) Johnson-White was born to Milgo Baccous and Willie Baccous, and has siblings Robert Baccous, Phillips Baccous, Willie June Baccous, Clara May Baccous, Freddie Baccous, Flora May Baccous, Willie Lee Baccous, and Jerry Baccous. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Annie Johnson-White.
Toni Hill (Ruth) Hooten was born on June 19, 1953. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Toni Hill Hooten.
Fred Lewis Ruth was born on November 17, 1887, and died at age 71 years old on November 6, 1959. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Fred Lewis Ruth.
Foy Lou (Estes) Ruth was born in 1919. She was married to Lewis Ruth, and had children Fred Lewis Ruth, Dorothy Annette Rundquest, and Peggy Sue Ruth. Foy Ruth died at age 94 years old in 2013. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Foy Lou Ruth.
Sheila Marie (Stazak) Ruth was born on August 9, 1943. She was married to Fred Lewis Ruth on December 23, 1960 at City Hall in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois United States, and had children Cynthia Lea Hyland, John Andrew Althausen, and Kimberly Michael Ruth. Sheila Ruth died at age 77 years old on November 25, 2020. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sheila Marie Stazak.
Cynthia Lea Ruth Hyland was born on November 11, 1961. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cynthia Lea Hyland.
Kimberly Michael Ruth Althausen of 228 Chickasaw Ln, in Loudon, Tennessee United States was born on November 2 in San Diego, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kimberly Michael Ruth.
George Ruth of Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas was born on January 1, 1905, and died at age 75 years old in October 1980.
Ruth Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Ruth family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 5,819 people with the last name Ruth that have a birth and death date listed.
Life Expectancy
73.0
years
Oldest Ruths
These are the longest-lived members of the Ruth family on AncientFaces.
Agnes D Ruth of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on May 19, 1902, and died at age 106 years old on January 8, 2009.
Helen J Ruth was born on July 1, 1887, and died at age 103 years old on June 28, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen J Ruth.
Emma Ruth of New Castle, New Castle County, DE was born on February 7, 1898, and died at age 104 years old on June 24, 2002.
103 years
Charlie Ruth of Palestine, Anderson County, TX was born on April 3, 1890, and died at age 103 years old on March 8, 1994.
Mamie Ruth was born on November 28, 1887, and died at age 103 years old on September 29, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mamie Ruth.
Julia Ruth was born on July 7, 1916 in Georgia United States, and died at age 102 years old on March 9, 2019 in Henderson, Clark County, NV. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Ruth .
Helen I Ruth of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA was born on May 20, 1887, and died at age 102 years old in January 1990.
Laura W Ruth of El Cajon, San Diego County, CA was born on February 18, 1893, and died at age 102 years old on January 12, 1996.
Walter Ruth of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on September 6, 1902, and died at age 103 years old on November 12, 2005.
103 years
Advertisement
Advertisement
Other Ruth Records
ADVERTISEMENT
BY ANCESTRY.COM
Find Ruth records
Advertisement
Share memories about your Ruth family
Leave comments and ask questions related to the Ruth family.
Followers & Sources
