Ruehle Family History

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Ruehle Name Meaning

German (also Rühle): see Ruhl. exg***

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ruehl, Ruhle, Riehle, Rumple, Ruple, Kuehnle, Riedle, Jehle, Kuechle

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Ruehle Family Origin

Where is the Ruehle family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Ruehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruehle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruehle families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Ruehle families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruehle's in the USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ruehle families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruehle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Ruehle Family Occupations

    What did your Ruehle ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Blacksmith and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ruehle. The most common Ruehle occupation in the USA was Farmer. 37% of Ruehle's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Ruehle family was Baker.

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    • Farmer

      37%

    • Blacksmith

      16%

    • Laborer

      11%

    • Baker

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ruehle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Ruehle Historical Records

    What Ruehle family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ruehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruehle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Ruehle

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ruehle. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruehle. For the veterans among your Ruehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Ruehle Life Expectancy

    What is the average Ruehle lifespan?

    Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ruehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruehle in 1959 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruehle

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruehle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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