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Ruhin Family History

Ruhin 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: Rubin, Rudin, Rusin, Rushin, Lubin, Ruan, Chin, Rudi, Kuhn, Duin

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Where is the Ruhin family from?

You can see how Ruhin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ruhin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ruhin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ruhin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Ruhin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ruhin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ruhin. For the veterans among your Ruhin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhin 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 Ruhin

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