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Ruhlow Family History

Ruhlow 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: Rushlow, Ludlow, Rullo, Brumlow, Truslow, Hudlow, Buelow, Rudow

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Where is the Ruhlow family from?

You can see how Ruhlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ruhlow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ruhlow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruhlow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Ruhlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhlow 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ruhlow. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ruhlow. For the veterans among your Ruhlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhlow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ruhlow in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhlow 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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