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Ruelius Family History

Ruelius 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: Julius, Chelius, Ruelas, Tullius, Melius, Reis, Melis, Elias, Regis

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Where is the Ruelius family from?

You can see how Ruelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ruelius families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ruelius's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruelius 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 Ruelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruelius. 100% of Ruelius women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Ruelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruelius 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ruelius. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ruelius. For the veterans among your Ruelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruelius lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ruelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ruelius in 1968 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruelius 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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