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Ruhm Family History

Ruhm 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: Rahm, Rehm, Ruhs, Rohm, Ruhe, Ruhl, Ruhr, Ruh, Ram, Ramm

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Where is the Ruhm family from?

You can see how Ruhm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Ruhm families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Ruhm's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ruhm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruhm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhm. 50% of Ruhm men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruhm 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Ruhm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhm 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Ruhm. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Ruhm. For the veterans among your Ruhm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhm lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ruhm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ruhm in 1966 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

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