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Rugle Family History

Rugle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rule, Ruble, Ragle, Ruge, Ruyle, Ruple, Ruhle, Mule, Eagle, Ingle

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Where is the Rugle family from?

You can see how Rugle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rugle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rugle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rugle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rugle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rugle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rugle. 50% of Rugle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rugle women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rugle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Rugle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Rugle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Rugle. For the veterans among your Rugle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugle lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Rugle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rugle in 1988 was 76, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rugle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rugle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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