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Ruehlman Family History

Ruehlman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rühlmann: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Rühle in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Ruehlman family from?

You can see how Ruehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruehlman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruehlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ruehlman families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ruehlman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruehlman families in 1880.
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What did your Ruehlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruehlman. 25% of Ruehlman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Ruehlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Ruehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruehlman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ruehlman. 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 106 military records available for the last name Ruehlman. For the veterans among your Ruehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruehlman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ruehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruehlman in 1961 was 43, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruehlman 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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