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Ruml Family History

Ruml 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: Rull, Rump, Ruel, Ruhl, Huml, Ram, Real, Ramm, Rush, Lum

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Where is the Ruml family from?

You can see how Ruml families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruml family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruml families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ruml families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruml's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ruml families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruml surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruml ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruml. 100% of Ruml men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Ruml. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruml 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ruml. 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 206 military records available for the last name Ruml. For the veterans among your Ruml ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruml lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ruml life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ruml in 1957 was 54, and 77 in 2003.

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