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Ruleland Family History

Ruleland 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: Roseland, Ulland, Ueland, Rutland, Rieland, Cleland, Ruhland, Leland

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Where is the Ruleland family from?

You can see how Ruleland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruleland family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Ruleland families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruleland's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ruleland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruleland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ruleland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruleland 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ruleland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruleland. For the veterans among your Ruleland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruleland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruleland

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