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Rulon Family History

Rulon Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Rolland. French (northwestern): variant of Rullon unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rulon family from?

You can see how Rulon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rulon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Rulon families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rulon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rulon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rulon 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 Rulon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rulon. 22% of Rulon men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Rulon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rulon were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Cook
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rulon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulon 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Rulon. 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 830 military records available for the last name Rulon. For the veterans among your Rulon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rulon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rulon in 1957 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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