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Ruehmann Family History

Ruehmann Name 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: Rehmann, Ruhmann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Reimann, Buchmann, Redmann

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Where is the Ruehmann family from?

You can see how Ruehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruehmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruehmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Ruehmann families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ruehmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ruehmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruehmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruehmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruehmann. 100% of Ruehmann men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ruehmann women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Ruehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruehmann 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Ruehmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Ruehmann. For the veterans among your Ruehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruehmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ruehmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ruehmann in 1962 was 79, and 65 in 2003.

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