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Rhuel Family History

Rhuel 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: Ruel, Rhue, Rue, Rubel, Rogel, Redel, Ruen, Ramel, Thiel, Tuel

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Where is the Rhuel family from?

You can see how Rhuel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhuel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhuel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rhuel families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rhuel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rhuel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhuel 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 76 census records available for the last name Rhuel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhuel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rhuel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rhuel. For the veterans among your Rhuel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhuel lifespan?

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