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Ruhn Family History

Ruhn 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: Ruan, Kuhn, Huhn, Ruen, Ruhs, Rohn, Rehn, Ruhe, Luhn, Ruhl

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Where is the Ruhn family from?

You can see how Ruhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruhn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ruhn families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ruhn's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ruhn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ruhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhn. 17% of Ruhn men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Ruhn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruhn were Labor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

What Ruhn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ruhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhn 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Ruhn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruhn. For the veterans among your Ruhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ruhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ruhn in 1971 was 59, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruhn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhn 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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