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Ruhfel Family History

Ruhfel 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: Rumfelt, Rubel, Riffel, Rupel, Rehfeld, Raffel, Rummel, Kuffel, Ruel

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Where is the Ruhfel family from?

You can see how Ruhfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhfel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruhfel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruhfel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ruhfel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ruhfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhfel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ruhfel. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ruhfel. For the veterans among your Ruhfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhfel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ruhfel in 1975 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhfel 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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