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Rulf Family History

Rulf Surname Meaning

see Rolfe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rulf family from?

You can see how Rulf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rulf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rulf families living in Sussex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rulf's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rulf families in 1891.
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What did your Rulf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rulf. 64% of Rulf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    19%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Rulf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulf 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Rulf. 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 406 military records available for the last name Rulf. For the veterans among your Rulf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Rulf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rulf in 1961 was 46, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rulf 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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