Ruth Miles (1920–2011)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1920
- Died
- 2011
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ruth Miles born? 1920.
When did Ruth Miles die? 2011.
Life story
Ruth Miles (1920–2011) was born in 1920, and died in 2011, at about age 91. A cemetery record documents Ruth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruth's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Ruth’s records
The world Ruth lived through
1920 · age 0 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 17 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 27 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 37 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 45 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 60 — Mount St. Helens erupted
2001 · age 81 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about Ruth Miles
When was Ruth Miles born?
Ruth Miles was born in 1920.
When did Ruth Miles die?
Ruth Miles died in 2011.
How old was Ruth Miles at the time of death?
Ruth Miles was about 91 years old.
Where is Ruth Miles buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruth's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruth Miles was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Ruth was born.
Who was president when Ruth Miles died?
Barack Obama was president of the United States when Ruth died.
What generation was Ruth Miles part of?
Born in 1920, Ruth Miles was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Ruth Miles was born?
In 1920, women won the right to vote in the United States.
What major events happened during Ruth Miles's lifetime?
During Ruth's lifetime: women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 0); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 19); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 33); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 43); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 56); the September 11 attacks took place (2001, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruth Miles?
Federal censuses taken during Ruth's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1920
Death
2011
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Miles family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Ruth Miles (1920–2011)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ruth-miles-1920-2011-5ac9f0ab/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ruth-miles-1920-2011-5ac9f0ab/
Sources
Other Ruth Miles records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Miles family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.