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Ruleman Family History

Ruleman 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: Rullman, Coleman, Trueman, Roseman, Rudman, Alleman, Russman, Ulman

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Where is the Ruleman family from?

You can see how Ruleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Ruleman families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Ruleman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ruleman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruleman 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 Ruleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruleman. 39% of Ruleman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

What Ruleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Ruleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruleman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ruleman. 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 151 military records available for the last name Ruleman. For the veterans among your Ruleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruleman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ruleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruleman in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruleman 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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