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Ralus Family History

Ralus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ramus, Raus, Galus, Ralls, Salus, Ras, Sales, Ranum, Rais, Rasmus

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Where is the Ralus family from?

You can see how Ralus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ralus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ralus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ralus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ralus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ralus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ralus. For the veterans among your Ralus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Ralus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ralus in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralus 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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