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Rulo Family History

Rulo Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Rouleau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rulo family from?

You can see how Rulo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rulo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rulo families living in Cornwall. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rulo's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rulo families in 1891.
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What did your Rulo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rulo. 41% of Rulo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rulo women worked as a House Work.

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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
    41%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rulo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulo 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Rulo. 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 298 military records available for the last name Rulo. For the veterans among your Rulo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rulo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rulo in 1961 was 58, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rulo 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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