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Ruhmkorff Family History

Ruhmkorff 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: Rushmore, Rehkopf, Rumford, Rumore, Rudloff, Rohloff, Rubinoff, Ruoff

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Where is the Ruhmkorff family from?

You can see how Ruhmkorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhmkorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ruhmkorff families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhmkorff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ruhmkorff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ruhmkorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhmkorff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ruhmkorff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ruhmkorff. For the veterans among your Ruhmkorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhmkorff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Ruhmkorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ruhmkorff in 1975 was 71, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhmkorff 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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