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Rulerson Family History

Rulerson 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: Raulerson, Reierson, Duerson, Ryerson, Rulison, Fulkerson, Ouverson

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Where is the Rulerson family from?

You can see how Rulerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rulerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rulerson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rulerson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rulerson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Rulerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulerson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rulerson. 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 Rulerson. For the veterans among your Rulerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulerson lifespan?

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