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Rulec Family History

Rulec 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: Rule, Ruley, Mule, Golec, Rue, Rubel, Yule, Ruen, Brule, Ruden

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Where is the Rulec family from?

You can see how Rulec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rulec family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rulec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rulec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rulec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Rulec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulec 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rulec. 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 27 military records available for the last name Rulec. For the veterans among your Rulec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulec lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Rulec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rulec in 1954 was 65, and 74 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rulec 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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