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Rulifson Family History

Rulifson 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: Rulison, Rolfson, Rubinson, Lifson, Rolison, Lipson, Allison, Trulson

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Where is the Rulifson family from?

You can see how Rulifson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulifson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rulifson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Rulifson families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rulifson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rulifson families in 1840.
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What did your Rulifson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rulifson. 100% of Rulifson men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rulifson women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Rulifson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Rulifson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulifson 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 Rulifson. 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 73 military records available for the last name Rulifson. For the veterans among your Rulifson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulifson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rulifson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rulifson in 1962 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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