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Rulow Family History

Rulow 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: Rudow, Rulon, Bulow, Rulo, Kulow, Low, Clow, Rule, Lubow, Rull

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Where is the Rulow family from?

You can see how Rulow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rulow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rulow family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rulow's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rulow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rulow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Rulow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulow 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rulow. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rulow. For the veterans among your Rulow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Rulow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rulow in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rulow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rulow 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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