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Ruf Family History & Genealogy

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Early Rufs

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Albert Ruf
Albert Ruf born Aug 15, 1830
Albert Ruf was born on August 15, 1830. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Albert Ruf.
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Caroline Froeschle Ruf
Caroline Froeschle Ruf born Nov 23, 1833
Caroline Froeschle Ruf was born on November 23, 1833. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Caroline Froeschle Ruf.
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Meta Ruf
Meta Ruf born c. 1859
Meta Ruf was born circa 1859. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Meta Ruf.
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Josephine Ruf Feb 24, 1871 - Feb 1971 Gloversville, New York
Josephine Ruf of Gloversville, Fulton County, NY was born on February 24, 1871, and died at age 100 years old in February 1971.
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Walter Ruf May 24, 1878 - Apr 1966 Oakland, California
Walter Ruf of Oakland, Alameda County, California was born on May 24, 1878, and died at age 87 years old in April 1966.
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Louis Ruf Sep 7, 1878 - Jun 1968 Los Angeles, California
Louis Ruf of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on September 7, 1878, and died at age 89 years old in June 1968.
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Katherine Ruf Oct 31, 1878 - Jun 15, 1966 Princeton, Illinois
Katherine Ruf of Princeton, Bureau County, IL was born on October 31, 1878, and died at age 87 years old on June 15, 1966.
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John Ruf Jun 22, 1879 - Jul 1967 Rochester, New York
John Ruf of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on June 22, 1879, and died at age 88 years old in July 1967.
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Maud Ruf May 15, 1879 - Feb 1976 Racine, Wisconsin
Maud Ruf of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin was born on May 15, 1879, and died at age 96 years old in February 1976.
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Herman Ruf Nov 4, 1880 - Jul 1970 Bronx, New York
Herman Ruf of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on November 4, 1880, and died at age 89 years old in July 1970.
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Dan Ruf Feb 20, 1881 - Aug 1964 Texas
Dan Ruf of Texas was born on February 20, 1881, and died at age 83 years old in August 1964.
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Paul Ruf May 12, 1881 - Feb 1969 Monroe, Wisconsin
Paul Ruf of Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin was born on May 12, 1881, and died at age 87 years old in February 1969.
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Casper & Pearl Ruf
Casper & Pearl Ruf
Casper Albert Ruf (1896-1976) and his second wife, Pearl McCandless Wise Ruf (1897-1985) of Parkersburg WV.
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Henry L. Ruf, Jr.
Henry L. Ruf, Jr.
Henry Louis Ruf, Jr. "Bud" (1929-2003), son of Henry L. Ruf and Irene McCualsky Ruf. Born Parkersburg WV. Married Phyllis June Alton in 1950. Resided Parkersburg WV, Stone Mountain GA, Louisville KY. Employed by Parkersburg Rig & Reel (later known as Walker Systems). Died Parkersburg WV and buried there at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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Lois Ruf Baritell
Lois Ruf Baritell
Lois Irene Ruf Baritell (1927-2002), a daughter of Henry L. Ruf, Sr. and Irene McCualsky Ruf. Born in Belpre OH. Married Harold F. Baritell. Resided Syracuse NY and Kingwood WV. Died at Kingwood WV.
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Casper and Marie Ruf
Casper and Marie Ruf
Casper Albert Ruf (1896-1976) and his first wife, Marie Wright Ruf. Resided Parkersburg WV.
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Laura B. Ruf King
Laura B. Ruf King
Laura Beulah Ruf King (1910-1974), daughter of Henry Conrad Ruf and Minnie Archer Ruf. Born Parkersburg WV. Resided & died in Cincinnati OH. Buried Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.
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Caroline Froeschle Ruf
Caroline Froeschle Ruf
Caroline Friederike Froeschle Ruf (1833-1903) born Rotenberg (near Stuttgart), Wuerttemberg (Germany). Emigrated to USA 1854 and married Albert Ruf in 1857 at Dayton OH. Settled at Williamstown WV where she died and is buried.
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Albert Ruf
Albert Ruf
Albert Ruf (1830-1912 was born at Trier, Prussia. He married Caroline Froeschle in 1857 Dayton OH. They settled in Williamstown WV where they established a tannery.
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G'Grandma Meta Ruf
G'Grandma Meta Ruf
Meta Ruf (nee Gunnerman) was born in Breman, Germany in 1859 and came to the United States in 1880. She was the wife of Karl Ruf and had 9 children. Her one daughter married a 'Gansberg'.
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Henry Louis Ruf
Henry Louis Ruf
Henry Louis Ruf, Sr. (1904-1989), resided in Parkersburg WV. He was a son of Henry C. and Minnie Archer Ruf. He married Letitia Irene McCualsky in 1924.
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Henry Conrad Ruf
Henry Conrad Ruf
Henry Conrad Ruf, (1867-1922), resided Parkersburg WV. Son of Albert & Caroline Ruf of Williamstown WV. Married Minnie Jane Archer.
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Josephine Ruf Feb 24, 1871 - Feb 1971 Gloversville, New York
Josephine Ruf of Gloversville, Fulton County, NY was born on February 24, 1871, and died at age 100 years old in February 1971.
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Karl Ruf Nov 16, 1908 - Jun 1985 Yonkers, New York
Karl Ruf of Yonkers, Westchester County, NY was born on November 16, 1908 in Danzig or Germany, and died at age 76 years old in June 1985.
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Karl A Ruf Oct 24, 1911 - May 24, 1988 Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Karl A Ruf of Allison Park, Allegheny County, PA was born on October 24, 1911 in Danzig or Germany, and died at age 76 years old on May 24, 1988.
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Richard K Ruf Jan 18, 1928 - Aug 19, 1995 Brunswick, Ohio
Richard K Ruf of Brunswick, Medina County, OH was born on January 18, 1928, and died at age 67 years old on August 19, 1995.
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Otto E Ruf Apr 1, 1910 - May 11, 1989 Darlington, Wisconsin
Otto E Ruf of Darlington, Lafayette County, WI was born on April 1, 1910, and died at age 79 years old on May 11, 1989.
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Manuel L Ruf Dec 3, 1921 - Jul 25, 2009 Wilsonville, Nebraska
Manuel Leroy Ruf of Wilsonville, Furnas County, Nebraska was born on December 3, 1921, and died at age 87 years old on July 25, 2009.
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George W Ruf Apr 1, 1923 - Mar 19, 2007 Attleboro, Massachusetts
George W Ruf of Attleboro, Bristol County, MA was born on April 1, 1923, and died at age 83 years old on March 19, 2007. George Ruf was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 41 Site 425 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
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Norbert G Ruf Nov 28, 1914 - Apr 10, 2007 Rochester, New York
Norbert G Ruf of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on November 28, 1914, and died at age 92 years old on April 10, 2007.
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Arthur B Ruf Oct 29, 1901 - Jan 1976 San Clemente, California
Arthur B Ruf of San Clemente, Orange County, California was born on October 29, 1901, and died at age 74 years old in January 1976.
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Conrad J Ruf May 10, 1915 - Nov 1980 Rochester, New York
Conrad J Ruf of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on May 10, 1915, and died at age 65 years old in November 1980.
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John A Ruf Oct 22, 1916 - Mar 5, 2000 Cambridge, Nebraska
John A Ruf of Cambridge, Furnas County, NE was born on October 22, 1916, and died at age 83 years old on March 5, 2000.
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Benedict Ruf Aug 31, 1891 - Nov 1964 New York
Benedict Ruf of New York was born on August 31, 1891, and died at age 73 years old in November 1964.
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Raymond C Ruf Sep 11, 1919 - Sep 3, 2002 Erie, Pennsylvania
Raymond C Ruf of Erie, Erie County, PA was born on September 11, 1919, and died at age 82 years old on September 3, 2002.
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Alfons Ruf Oct 1, 1906 - Jun 1983 Tivoli, New York
Alfons Ruf of Tivoli, Dutchess County, NY was born on October 1, 1906 in Danzig or Germany, and died at age 76 years old in June 1983.
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Harvey F Ruf Oct 13, 1917 - Oct 24, 1994 San Gabriel, California
Harvey F Ruf of San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, CA was born on October 13, 1917, and died at age 77 years old on October 24, 1994.
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Leo Joseph Ruf Dec 13, 1907 - Jul 1983 Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Leo Joseph Ruf of Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin was born on December 13, 1907, and died at age 75 years old in July 1983.
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Robert M Ruf Jun 15, 1920 - Jun 1978 Saint Louis, Michigan
Robert M Ruf of Saint Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan was born on June 15, 1920, and died at age 58 years old in June 1978.
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William H Ruf Nov 27, 1927 - Nov 1989 Troy, Michigan
William H Ruf of Troy, Oakland County, MI was born on November 27, 1927 in Danzig or Germany, and died at age 62 years old in November 1989.
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William G Ruf Feb 19, 1920 - May 20, 1994 Federalsburg, Maryland
William G Ruf of Federalsburg, Caroline County, MD was born on February 19, 1920, and died at age 74 years old on May 20, 1994.
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Nelle Yarboro Ruf Nov 30, 1921 - Mar 25, 2007 Fredericksburg, Virginia
Nelle Yarboro Ruf of Fredericksburg, Stafford County, VA was born on November 30, 1921, and died at age 85 years old on March 25, 2007. Nelle Ruf was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 12 Site 1972 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton, Ny.
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Popular Ruf Biographies

Caroline Froeschle Ruf
Caroline Froeschle Ruf born Nov 23, 1833
Caroline Froeschle Ruf was born on November 23, 1833. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Caroline Froeschle Ruf.
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Jolene Ruf
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jolene Ruf.
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Wilbern Ruf Nov 14, 1911 - Dec 1983 Brooksville, Kentucky
Wilbern Ruf of Brooksville, Bracken County, Kentucky was born on November 14, 1911, and died at age 72 years old in December 1983.
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Brandon Ruf
Brandon Ruf was born to Mary (Kocian) Ruf and Charles Ruf, and has a sister Jolene Ruf. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brandon Ruf.
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Albert Ruf
Albert Ruf born Aug 15, 1830
Albert Ruf was born on August 15, 1830. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Albert Ruf.
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Henry L Ruf
Henry L Ruf Dec 6, 1904 - Mar 26, 1989 Parkersburg, West Virginia
Henry L Ruf of Parkersburg, Wood County, WV was born on December 6, 1904, and died at age 84 years old on March 26, 1989.
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Josephine Ruf Feb 24, 1871 - Feb 1971 Gloversville, New York
Josephine Ruf of Gloversville, Fulton County, NY was born on February 24, 1871, and died at age 100 years old in February 1971.
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Charles Ruf
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Ruf.
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Meta Ruf
Meta Ruf born c. 1859
Meta Ruf was born circa 1859. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Meta Ruf.
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Mary (Kocian) Ruf born Mar 31, 1955
Mary (Kocian) Ruf was born on March 31, 1955 to Percy Kocian and Elsie (Franz) Kocian, and has a sister Jacqueline (Kocian) Siddons. Mary Ruf married Charles Ruf, and has children Jolene Ruf and Brandon Ruf. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Kocian) Ruf.
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Bernard Ruf Sep 25, 1922 - Mar 4, 1995 Brooksville, Kentucky
Bernard Ruf of Brooksville, Bracken County, KY was born on September 25, 1922, and died at age 72 years old on March 4, 1995.
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Anton Ruf Apr 14, 1897 - Dec 1976 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Anton Ruf of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin was born on April 14, 1897, and died at age 79 years old in December 1976.
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Charles Ruf Nov 21, 1893 - Jan 1970 Wilmington, Delaware
Charles Ruf of Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware was born on November 21, 1893, and died at age 76 years old in January 1970.
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Fred Ruf Mar 3, 1908 - Nov 1977 Saint Petersburg, Florida
Fred Ruf of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida was born on March 3, 1908, and died at age 69 years old in November 1977.
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William J Ruf Sep 11, 1940 - May 30, 2000
William J Ruf was born on September 11, 1940, and died at age 59 years old on May 30, 2000. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William J Ruf.
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Kathleen L Ruf Jan 31, 1964 - Apr 11, 2007 Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Kathleen L Ruf of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, WI was born on January 31, 1964, and died at age 43 years old on April 11, 2007.
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Leo Joseph Ruf Dec 13, 1907 - Jul 1983 Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Leo Joseph Ruf of Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin was born on December 13, 1907, and died at age 75 years old in July 1983.
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Arline J Ruf Jun 11, 1906 - Sep 27, 1999 Green Bay, Wisconsin
Arline J Ruf of Green Bay, Brown County, WI was born on June 11, 1906, and died at age 93 years old on September 27, 1999.
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Winfred Ruf Dec 7, 1910 - Mar 1977 Green Bay, Wisconsin
Winfred Ruf of Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin was born on December 7, 1910, and died at age 66 years old in March 1977.
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Frances Ruf Nov 3, 1910 - May 19, 1995 West Newton, Pennsylvania
Frances Ruf of West Newton, Westmoreland County, PA was born on November 3, 1910, and died at age 84 years old on May 19, 1995.
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Ruf Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Ruf family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 705 people with the last name Ruf that have a birth and death date listed.

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76.0 years

Oldest Rufs

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Zora E Ruf Nov 26, 1894 - May 9, 1997 Athens, Alabama
Zora E Ruf of Athens, Limestone County, AL was born on November 26, 1894, and died at age 102 years old on May 9, 1997.
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102 years
Freda J Ruf Apr 30, 1899 - Jul 5, 2000 Largo, Florida
Freda J Ruf of Largo, Pinellas County, FL was born on April 30, 1899, and died at age 101 years old on July 5, 2000.
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101 years
Minnie Ruf May 17, 1902 - Aug 25, 2003 Overland Park, Kansas
Minnie Ruf of Overland Park, Johnson County, KS was born on May 17, 1902, and died at age 101 years old on August 25, 2003.
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101 years
Charles A Ruf Mar 15, 1900 - Mar 18, 2001 Sonora, California
Charles A Ruf of Sonora, Tuolumne County, CA was born on March 15, 1900, and died at age 101 years old on March 18, 2001.
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101 years
Karl Ruf Dec 13, 1899 - Sep 3, 1999 Shattuck, Oklahoma
Karl Ruf of Shattuck, Ellis County, OK was born on December 13, 1899, and died at age 99 years old on September 3, 1999.
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99 years
Marie Ruf Sep 30, 1906 - Dec 16, 2006 Cincinnati, Ohio
Marie Ruf of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH was born on September 30, 1906, and died at age 100 years old on December 16, 2006.
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100 years
Josephine Ruf Feb 24, 1871 - Feb 1971 Gloversville, New York
Josephine Ruf of Gloversville, Fulton County, NY was born on February 24, 1871, and died at age 100 years old in February 1971.
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99 years
Marian F Ruf Sep 16, 1906 - Oct 27, 2005 Bradenton, Florida
Marian F Ruf of Bradenton, Manatee County, FL was born on September 16, 1906, and died at age 99 years old on October 27, 2005.
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99 years
Eda Ruf May 17, 1887 - Jul 1986 Robinson, Illinois
Eda Ruf of Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois was born on May 17, 1887, and died at age 99 years old in July 1986.
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99 years
David Ruf Jul 3, 1887 - Feb 1986 Riverside, California
David Ruf of Riverside, Riverside County, California was born on July 3, 1887, and died at age 98 years old in February 1986.
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98 years
Gottfred F Ruf Mar 11, 1893 - Mar 27, 1991
Gottfred F Ruf was born on March 11, 1893, and died at age 98 years old on March 27, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gottfred F Ruf.
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98 years
Marie L Ruf Aug 7, 1893 - Mar 4, 1990 Saint Louis, Missouri
Marie L Ruf of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO was born on August 7, 1893, and died at age 96 years old on March 4, 1990.
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96 years
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