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Ruhlmann Family History

Ruhlmann 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: Ruhmann, Ruhlman, Uhlmann, Kuhlmann, Rehmann, Kohlmann, Ohlmann

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Where is the Ruhlmann family from?

You can see how Ruhlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhlmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhlmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ruhlmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ruhlmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruhlmann families in 1880.
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What did your Ruhlmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhlmann. 50% of Ruhlmann men worked as a Manager and 100% of Ruhlmann women worked as a 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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Ruhlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhlmann 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Ruhlmann. 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 783 military records available for the last name Ruhlmann. For the veterans among your Ruhlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhlmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ruhlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ruhlmann in 1967 was 70, and 71 in 2002.

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