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Rhule Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Rühl (see Ruhl ) or Rühle (see Ruhle ).

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


Similar surnames: Rule, Rhue, Rhude, Ruhle, Roble, Roupe, Ruley, Rupe, Ruse, Rayle

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Where is the Rhule family from?

You can see how Rhule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhule family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhule families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rhule families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rhule's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rhule families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhule surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhule ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhule. 15% of Rhule men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Rhule women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhule 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Rhule. 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 346 military records available for the last name Rhule. For the veterans among your Rhule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhule lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rhule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rhule in 1960 was 26, and 87 in 2004.

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