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Ruhlander Family History

Ruhlander 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: Auslander, Rylander, Ruhland, Bohlander, Kurlander, Lander, Bolander

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Where is the Ruhlander family from?

You can see how Ruhlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhlander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhlander families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ruhlander families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ruhlander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruhlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruhlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhlander. 100% of Ruhlander men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruhlander women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Ruhlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Ruhlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhlander 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ruhlander. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ruhlander. For the veterans among your Ruhlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhlander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruhlander in 1962 was 77, and 97 in 2004.

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