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Ruhan Family History

Ruhan 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: Ruan, Rohan, Ruman, Rutan, Truhan, Han, Guan, Shan, Mohan, Duan

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Where is the Ruhan family from?

You can see how Ruhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ruhan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ruhan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ruhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhan 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 560 census records available for the last name Ruhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhan 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Ruhan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ruhan. For the veterans among your Ruhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Ruhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ruhan in 1962 was 48, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhan 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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