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Ruglen Family History

Ruglen 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: Rugen, Mullen, Rutten, Cullen, Bullen, Glen, Ruen, Ruden, Rumler

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Where is the Ruglen family from?

You can see how Ruglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruglen family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Ruglen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Ruglen families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ruglen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ruglen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruglen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Ruglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruglen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ruglen. 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 military records available for the last name Ruglen. For the veterans among your Ruglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruglen lifespan?

Average Ruglen life expectancy in 1962 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruglen 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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