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Ruhl Name Meaning

German (also Rühl): from a pet form of the personal name Rudolf . See also Ruhle

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ruhe, Kuhl, Guhl, Rahl, Ahl, Muhl, Puhl, Uhl, Rehl, Ruhs

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Where is the Ruhl family from?

You can see how Ruhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruhl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Ruhl families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Ruhl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruhl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ruhl. 70% of Ruhl 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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Blacksmith
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Ruhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhl 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruhl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Ruhl. For the veterans among your Ruhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhl lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruhl in 1941 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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