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Ruhle Family History

Ruhle Surname Meaning

German (also Rühle): variant of Ruhl or in some cases a habitational name from Rühle in Lower Saxony.

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German: habitational name from Ruhla in Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Ruhle family from?

You can see how Ruhle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruhle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ruhle families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ruhle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruhle families in 1891.
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What did your Ruhle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhle. 17% of Ruhle men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Ruhle women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruhle were Carpenter and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ruhle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruhle. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ruhle. For the veterans among your Ruhle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ruhle in 1959 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhle 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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