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Ruwald Family History

Ruwald 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: Oswald, Ewald, Wald, Grunwald, Howald, Dewald, Ronald, Buwalda

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Where is the Ruwald family from?

You can see how Ruwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruwald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ruwald families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ruwald families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruwald's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ruwald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruwald 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 Ruwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruwald. 100% of Ruwald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ruwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Ruwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruwald 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Ruwald. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ruwald. For the veterans among your Ruwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruwald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ruwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruwald in 1966 was 90, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruwald 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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