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Ruerman Family History

Ruerman 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: Ruderman, German, Trueman, Berman, Rudman, Furman, Russman, Sherman

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Where is the Ruerman family from?

You can see how Ruerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruerman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ruerman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ruerman families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruerman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ruerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruerman 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 12 census records available for the last name Ruerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruerman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ruerman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ruerman. For the veterans among your Ruerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruerman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruerman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruerman

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