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Rullan Family History

Rullan Surname Meaning

Catalan (Rullán): from the personal name Rullán of ancient Germanic origin (see Roland).

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


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Where is the Rullan family from?

You can see how Rullan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rullan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rullan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Rullan families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Rullan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rullan families in 1911.
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What did your Rullan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rullan. 34% of Rullan men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Rullan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rullan were Farm Hand and Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Rullan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rullan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rullan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rullan. 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 157 military records available for the last name Rullan. For the veterans among your Rullan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rullan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rullan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rullan in 1962 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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