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Ruth Burnside (born Bishop), 1852 - 1925
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Ruth Burnside (born Bishop), 1852 - 1925
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Ruth Bishop (born Stephenson), 1909 - 2002
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Ruth Mary Jane Mahulda Bishop (born Surber), 1855 - 1894
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Ruth Bishop (born Whited), 1823 - 1864
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Ruth Bishop (born Stephenson), 1909 - 2002
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Ruth Livingston Bishop, 1913 - 1999
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Ruth Bishop (born Stephenson), 1909 - 2002
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Ruth Anna Bellinger (born Bishop), 1905 - 1992
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Ruth Bishop (born Burton), 1912 - 2003
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Ruth Eleanor Bishop and Swanson (born Hutton), 1914 - 1983
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Ruth Burnside (born Bishop), 1852 - 1925
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Ruth Harriet Bishop (born Jones), 1894 - 1969
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Ruth Loretta Bishop (born Marston), 1918 - 2000
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Ruth Annie Smith (born Bishop), 1890 - 1979
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Ruth Noroon Bishop (born Balloy), 1905 - 2004
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Ruth K. Bishop (born Rishop), 1926 - 1975
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Ruth M Bishop, 1943 - 1980
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Ruth L. Bishop, 1925 - 1992
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Ruth Bishop, Circa 1855 - 1933
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Ruth Bishop, Circa 1855 - 1933
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Ruth Alice Bishop, died 1933
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Ruth Emily Bishop, died 1953
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Ruth Bishop in Youngstown Vindicator - Oct 3 1931
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Ruth O. Bishop in The Boston Transcript - June 29 1921
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Ruth Bishop in The Boston Globe - Sep 1 1918
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Ruth Turner Bishop in The Washington times. - May 5 1922
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Ruth Jeavons Bishop, 1866 - 1947
West Virginia, Deaths
Ruth Bell Bishop, Circa 1904 - 1960
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Ruth Jeavons Bishop, Circa 1867 - 1947
West Virginia, Deaths
Ruth Bell Bishop, died 1960
West Virginia, Deaths
Ruth Adelaide Bishop, 1918 - 2008
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Ruth Sanders (born Thompson), born 1954
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Ruth Evelyn Bishop, born 1940
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Ruth Bishop, born Circa 1923
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Ruth Bishop, 1915 - 1938
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Ruth Francis Bishop, 1914 - 1916
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Ruth Gray Bishop, 1904 - 1921
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Ruth Bishop, died 1931
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Ruth Ann Rennington, 1839 - 1918
Michigan Deaths
Ruth Bishop, 1919 - 1939
Michigan Deaths
Ruth C. Renika, 1886 - 1918
Michigan DeathsRuth Hoover, Circa 1840 - 1873
Michigan DeathsRuth Clark (born Bishop), 1918 - 1999
BillionGravesRuth M Bishop, 1922 - 2007
BillionGravesRuth Skidmore (born Bishop), 1830 - 1903
BillionGravesRuth Bishop (born Burke), 1927 - 2014
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Ruth Manelle Bishop, 1889 - 1936
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Ruth Bishop, Circa 1804 - 1877
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Ruth Bishop, Circa 1767 - 1857
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Ruth Barker Bishop, died 1919
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Ruth M. Bishop, 1916 - 1972
Maryland Deaths
Ruth Lillian Bishop, 1884 - 1953
Maryland Deaths
Ruth Bishop, 1918 - 1918
Maryland Deaths
Ruth Emma Bishop, 1925 - 2005
Maryland DeathsRuth Bishop (born Howard*), 1766 - 1856
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesRuth Howard Gould (born Bishop), 1807 - 1888
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Ruth Bishop (born Wilson), 1883 - 1966
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Ruth Brown Bishop (born Jacobs), 1804 - 1877
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Ruth Bishop, 1957 - 2016
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Ruth E Bishop, 1923 - 2010
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Ruth Bishop, 1928 - 2013
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Ruth E Bishop, 1917 - 1991
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Ruth Bishop, Circa 1898 - 1898
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Ruth Bishop (Fedigan), 1895 - 1944
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Ruth Bishop (Cahill), 1921 - 1921
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Ruth Violet Bishop, 1935 - 2010
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Ruth Bishop, 1914 - 2009
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Ruth C. Bishop, 1924 - 2012
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Ruth Burke Bishop, 1927 - 2014
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesRuth Alma Isabel McDonald Bishop, born Circa 1912
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- Arabic: روت بيشوب (Rūt Bīshūb)
- Japanese: ルース・ビショップ (Rūsu Bishoppu)
- Russian: Рут Бишоп (Rut Bishop)


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- United Kingdom 9%
- Canada 2%
- Australia 2%
- Other 1%
The name Ruth has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the word "re'ut," which means "friend" or "companion." It first appeared in ancient Israel and is prominently featured in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Ruth, where the character exemplifies loyalty and devotion. Historically, the name has been associated with qualities such as kindness and compassion, reflecting the traits of those who bore it. Variations of the name can be found across different cultures and languages, including "Ruthie" in English-speaking countries, "Rute" in Portuguese, and "Ruth" in various forms in Scandinavian languages. The name has maintained its popularity over centuries, often symbolizing steadfastness and friendship, and continues to be a favored choice in many parts of the world today.
The last name "Bishop" has its origins in the Old English word "bisceop," which itself is derived from the Latin "episcopus," meaning "overseer" or "bishop." This surname is primarily associated with England, where it first appeared in the medieval period, reflecting the ecclesiastical hierarchy of the time. Historically, those who bore the name were often linked to the clergy or held positions of authority within the church, indicating a connection to religious leadership and governance. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, such as "Bishop" in English-speaking countries, "Bischof" in German, and "Bishop" in some Slavic languages, often retaining similar meanings related to the role of a bishop or church leader. The name has also been adopted as a given name in some instances, further emphasizing its historical significance. Overall, the surname Bishop encapsulates a rich heritage tied to religious authority and community leadership.
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