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Rulof Family History

Rulof 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: Rulon, Rulo, Rolf, Rule, Rull, Rullo, Kulon, Rumpf, Roof, Rolon

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Where is the Rulof family from?

You can see how Rulof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rulof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rulof families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rulof's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rulof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rulof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rulof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Rulof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulof 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Rulof. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rulof. For the veterans among your Rulof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulof lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Rulof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rulof in 1978 was 76, and 66 in 1997.

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