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Rulles Family History

Rulles 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: Mullen, Gulley, Fuller, Buller, Tuller, Cullen, Bullen, Pulley

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Where is the Rulles family from?

You can see how Rulles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rulles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rulles families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Rulles's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rulles families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Rulles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulles 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rulles. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rulles. For the veterans among your Rulles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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