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Ruhren Family History

Ruhren 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: Uren, Rutten, Buren, Ruen, Ruden, Fuhrer, Ruthven, Ruben, Rusten

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Where is the Ruhren family from?

You can see how Ruhren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruhren family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhren's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ruhren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhren 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 Ruhren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruhren. 100% of Ruhren men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Ruhren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Ruhren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhren 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ruhren. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ruhren. For the veterans among your Ruhren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ruhren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruhren in 1963 was 73, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruhren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhren 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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