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Rugheimer Family History

Rugheimer 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: Ostheimer, Heimer, Geimer, Manheimer, Reimer, Reinheimer, Burkheimer

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Where is the Rugheimer family from?

You can see how Rugheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rugheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rugheimer families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rugheimer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rugheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rugheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rugheimer. 100% of Rugheimer men worked as a Tailor. .

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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

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Rugheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugheimer 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rugheimer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Rugheimer. For the veterans among your Rugheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugheimer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Rugheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rugheimer in 1968 was 81, and 86 in 1996.

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