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Rhuland Family History

Rhuland 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: Reuland, Ruland, Rouland, Rowland, Ryland, Hyland, Ohland, Ragland

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Where is the Rhuland family from?

You can see how Rhuland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhuland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhuland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Rhuland families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 97% of all the recorded Rhuland's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rhuland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhuland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rhuland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rhuland. 50% of Rhuland men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Boat Builder
    50%

What Rhuland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Rhuland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhuland 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Rhuland. 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 124 military records available for the last name Rhuland. For the veterans among your Rhuland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhuland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rhuland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rhuland in 1966 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhuland 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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