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Ruhno Family History

Ruhno 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: Ruano, Ruan, Ruffo, Kuhn, Huhn, Ruen, Kuhns, Ruhs, Bruno, Rohn

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Where is the Ruhno family from?

You can see how Ruhno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhno family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ruhno families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhno's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ruhno families in 1880.
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What did your Ruhno ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ruhno ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Ruhno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhno 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ruhno. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ruhno. For the veterans among your Ruhno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhno lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruhno in 1963 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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