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Ruth (Elisabet) Wallstedt (born Persson), 1913 - 1998
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Ruth Elisabet Nordvall (born Persson), 1891 - 1973
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Ruth Sandbæk Persson (born Nielsen), 1920 - 2001
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Ruth Hanna Persson (born Rosenius), 1913 - 1966
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Ruth Hanna Persson (born f. Rosenius), 1913 - 1963
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Ruth Alice Johansson Burge (born Persson), 1895 - 1976
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Ruth Hanna Persson (born Rosenius), 1913 - 1966
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Ruth Valborg Persson (born Magnusson), 1910 - 1954
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Ruth Gunnborg Persson (born Svensson), 1900 - 1941
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Ruth Ulrika Ingeborg Persson (born Westberg), 1894 - 1933
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Ruth Valborg Persson (born Magnusson), 1910 - 1954
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Ruth Sandbæk Persson (born Nielsen), 1920 - 2001
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Ruth* Karin Ingegärd Persson (born Johansson), 1908 - 1996
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Ruth Ingeborg Viola Andersson (born Persson), 1920 - 2007
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Ruth Ingeborg Persson (born Olson), 1892 - 1961
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Ruth A. Tykwinski (born Persson), Circa 1910 - 2003
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Ruth Strong (born Persson), 1911 - 2000
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Ruth Persson (born McKnight), 1922 - 1986
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Ruth Persson in Bangor Daily News - Feb 18 2008
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Ruth Ann Persson in Record-Journal - July 11 1999
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Ruth Axelina Persson, 1899 - 1935
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Ruth Alinda Persson, 1885 - 1900
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Ruth Svea Alfhild Persson, 1901 - 1923
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Ruth Cecilia Hildegard Persson, 1911 - 1934
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Ruth Asta Margareta Persson, 1908 - 1909
Sweden, Deaths
Ruth Astrid Linnéa Persson, 1907 - 1909
Sweden, Deaths
Ruth Ester Persson, 1895 - 1896
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Ruth Evelina Persson, 1902 - 1943
Sweden, DeathsRuth Ingeborg Persson, 1903 - 1974
BillionGravesRuth Linnéa Persson, 1913 - 1998
BillionGravesRuth Ingeborg Elisabet Persson, 1898 - 1950
BillionGravesRuth Persson, 1921 - 1993
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Ruth Persson, 1911 - 1996
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Ruth Ellen Persson, Circa 1903 - 1988
Canada, British Columbia Deaths
Ruth M Persson, Circa 1875 - 1946
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Ruth Wilhelmina Landholm (born Persson), 1898 - 1981
FamilySearch Family TreeRuth Alfrida Maria Persson, 1891 - 1977
FamilySearch Family TreeRuth Elisabeth Persson (born Andersdotter), 1894 - 1942
FamilySearch Family TreeRuth Ingeborg Persson, 1906 - 2001
FamilySearch Family TreeRuth Ester Linnea Persson, 1898 - 1954
Geni World Family TreeRUTH Gunborg T1a1e Holmgren, 1913 - 1978
Geni World Family TreeRuth Astrid Persson, 1904 - 1963
Geni World Family TreeRuth Ingegerd Andersson (born Persson), 1919 - 1994
Geni World Family TreeRuth Carter Persson, 1945 - 2014
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesRuth Carter Persson, 1945 - 2014
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesRuth Gardner Persson, 1925 - 2014
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesRuth Evalyn Persson (born Burbage), 1922 - 2007
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Ruth Dorrit Persson, born 1926
1940 Denmark Census
Ruth Margrethe Persson, born 1930
1940 Denmark Census
Ruth Persson, born 1927
1940 Denmark Census
Ruth Salvej Persson, born 1928
1940 Denmark Census
Ruth Elisabet Persson, born 1908
Sweden, Births
Ruth Helder Victoria Persson, born 1884
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Ruth Ingeborg Persson, born 1918
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Ruth Lovisa Persson, born 1910
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Ruth Elly Persson, born 1905
1930 Denmark Census
Ruth Linnea Ingeborg Persson, born 1899
1930 Denmark Census
Ruth Inga Blenda Persson, born 1922
1930 Denmark Census
Ruth Persson, born 1911
1930 Denmark Census
Ruth Persson, born 1893
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- Arabic: روت بيرسون (Rūt Bīrsūn)
- Japanese: ルース・ペルソン (Rūsu Peruson)
- Russian: Рут Перссон (Rut Persson)


- Sweden 79%
- USA 16%
- Norway 2%
- Denmark 1%
- Other 2%
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 Persson is of Swedish origin, derived from the given name "Per," which is a variant of "Peter," meaning "rock" or "stone" in Greek. The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," thus Persson essentially means "son of Per." This surname is predominantly found in Sweden and has historical roots in the Scandinavian naming tradition, where patronymics were commonly used to denote lineage. The name reflects the characteristics of strength and stability associated with the meaning of Peter. Variations of the surname can be found in other Nordic countries, such as "Petersson" or "Pettersson," and in different forms across Europe, including "Peters" in German-speaking regions and "Peterson" in English-speaking areas. These variations often reflect local linguistic adaptations and cultural influences, but they all share a common ancestry linked to the name Peter.
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