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Ruhkala Family History

Ruhkala 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: Ruszala, Huhtala, Rantala, Rajala, Kukla, Hakala, Ruhmann, Rintala

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Where is the Ruhkala family from?

You can see how Ruhkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ruhkala families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruhkala's in USA. California had the highest population of Ruhkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhkala 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 Ruhkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Joint Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruhkala. 100% of Ruhkala men worked as a Joint Owner.

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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

  • Joint Owner
    100%

What Ruhkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ruhkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhkala 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ruhkala. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ruhkala. For the veterans among your Ruhkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhkala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ruhkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ruhkala in 1966 was 85, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruhkala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhkala 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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