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Ruman Family History

Ruman Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Roman. Altered form of North German Ruhmann Rühmann shortened forms of Rudemann and Rüdemann

derivatives of the personal name Rude or Rüde (see Rude).

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


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Where is the Ruman family from?

You can see how Ruman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Ruman families living in Suffolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ruman's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ruman families in 1891.
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What did your Ruman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruman. 100% of Ruman 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
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruman. 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 416 military records available for the last name Ruman. For the veterans among your Ruman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruman in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruman 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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