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Rummelin Family History

Rummelin 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: Rummel, Summerlin, Rummell, Melin, Rumfelt, Hummel, Dumoulin, Gamelin

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Where is the Rummelin family from?

You can see how Rummelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rummelin families living in Oregon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rummelin's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Rummelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rummelin 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 68 census records available for the last name Rummelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummelin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rummelin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rummelin. For the veterans among your Rummelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rummelin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Rummelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rummelin in 1973 was 73, and 94 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rummelin 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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