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Ruhland Family History

Ruhland Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Ruhland a common medieval form of Roland.

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


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Where is the Ruhland family from?

You can see how Ruhland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruhland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ruhland families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ruhland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruhland families in 1891.
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What did your Ruhland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhland. 24% of Ruhland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ruhland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruhland were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ruhland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhland 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Ruhland. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ruhland. For the veterans among your Ruhland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhland lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruhland in 1942 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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