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Rulis Family History

Rulis 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: Rubis, Kulis, Rudis, Ruis, Pulis, Reis, Melis, Puls, Lis, Rubin

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Where is the Rulis family from?

You can see how Rulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rulis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rulis family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rulis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rulis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rulis 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 Rulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rulis. 19% of Rulis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rulis women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farm Manager
    13%
  • Dye Maker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rulis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Rulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulis 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Rulis. 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 81 military records available for the last name Rulis. For the veterans among your Rulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rulis in 1966 was 73, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rulis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rulis 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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