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Rullman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Rullmann:: habitational name for someone from a place called Rulle near Osnabrück. elaborated form of Rull

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


Similar surnames: Ruhlman, Russman, Hillman, Pullman, Sellman, Rudman, Mellman, Bellman

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Where is the Rullman family from?

You can see how Rullman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rullman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rullman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Rullman families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rullman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rullman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rullman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rullman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rullman. 20% of Rullman men worked as a Laborer and 44% of Rullman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rullman were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    44%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Laundry
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rullman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rullman 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Rullman. 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 323 military records available for the last name Rullman. For the veterans among your Rullman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rullman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rullman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rullman in 1954 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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