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Ruland Name Meaning

German (also Rüland): variant of Ruhland . Altered form of French Rolland .

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


Similar surnames: Hiland, Miland, Rupard, Poland, Ruhland, Reuland, Egland, Rohland

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Where is the Ruland family from?

You can see how Ruland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Ruland families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Ruland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruland. 16% of Ruland men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Ruland women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruland were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ruland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruland 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Ruland. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ruland. For the veterans among your Ruland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ruland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ruland in 1951 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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