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Ruhman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ruhmann or Rühmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rahman, Rudman, Ruhmann, Rutman, Ruman, Ruhlman, Buhman, Rehman

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Where is the Ruhman family from?

You can see how Ruhman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruhman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Ruhman families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ruhman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruhman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruhman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhman. 22% of Ruhman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ruhman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruhman were Foreman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Foreman
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruhman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhman 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Ruhman. 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 115 military records available for the last name Ruhman. For the veterans among your Ruhman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Ruhman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ruhman in 1969 was 77, and 73 in 2002.

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