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Rulle Family History

Rulle 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: Rule, Rull, Ruble, Rullo, Rulli, Ruelle, Ruyle, Ruple, Rolle, Ruhle

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Where is the Rulle family from?

You can see how Rulle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rulle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rulle family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rulle's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Rulle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rulle 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 Rulle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rulle. 35% of Rulle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rulle women worked as an Operator.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Watchman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rulle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulle 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Rulle. 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 258 military records available for the last name Rulle. For the veterans among your Rulle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Rulle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rulle in 1961 was 67, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rulle 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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