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Ruhlman Family History

Ruhlman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ruhlmann: from a pet form of Rudolph + man ‘man’. Americanized form of German Rühlmann (see Ruehlman ).

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


Similar surnames: Russman, Rohlman, Rutman, Rullman, Ahlman, Ulman, Rahman, Rollman

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Where is the Ruhlman family from?

You can see how Ruhlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhlman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruhlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Ruhlman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhlman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruhlman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruhlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhlman. 24% of Ruhlman men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Ruhlman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruhlman were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ruhlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhlman 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Ruhlman. 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 559 military records available for the last name Ruhlman. For the veterans among your Ruhlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhlman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruhlman in 1945 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

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