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Rul Family History

Rul 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: Rua, Rue, Aul, Rus, Rule, Rull, Dul, Rud, Ruel, Krul

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Where is the Rul family from?

You can see how Rul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rul family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 9 Rul families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rul's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rul families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rul 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 Rul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rul. 50% of Rul men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rul women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rul were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Rul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rul 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Rul. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rul. For the veterans among your Rul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rul lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Rul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rul in 1975 was 81, and 83 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rul 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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