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Ruehling Family History

Ruehling Surname Meaning

German (Rühling): from a pet form of the personal name Rudolf. Compare Ruhling.

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


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Where is the Ruehling family from?

You can see how Ruehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruehling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruehling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Ruehling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Ruehling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruehling families in 1880.
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What did your Ruehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruehling. 74% of Ruehling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruehling women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Ruehling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Ruehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruehling 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Ruehling. 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 109 military records available for the last name Ruehling. For the veterans among your Ruehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruehling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ruehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ruehling in 1954 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruehling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruehling 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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