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Ruhleman Family History

Ruhleman 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: Ruhlman, Muhleman, Eshleman, Rullman, Rohlman, Kuhlman, Uhlman

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Where is the Ruhleman family from?

You can see how Ruhleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ruhleman families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhleman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ruhleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhleman 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 Ruhleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruhleman. 100% of Ruhleman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ruhleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Ruhleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhleman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ruhleman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ruhleman. For the veterans among your Ruhleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhleman lifespan?

Average Ruhleman life expectancy in 1993 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhleman 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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