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Rhulen Family History

Rhulen 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: Rhule, Hulen, Ruen, Ruden, Hulin, Rule, Ruben, Thelen, Holen, Hulan

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Where is the Rhulen family from?

You can see how Rhulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhulen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rhulen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhulen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rhulen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rhulen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Rhulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhulen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rhulen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rhulen. For the veterans among your Rhulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhulen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Rhulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rhulen in 1988 was 83, and 67 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhulen 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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