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Ruhling Family History

Ruhling Surname Meaning

German (Rühling): see Ruehling.

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


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Where is the Ruhling family from?

You can see how Ruhling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ruhling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ruhling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruhling families in 1880.
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What did your Ruhling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruhling. 31% of Ruhling men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ruhling women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ruhling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruhling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhling 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Ruhling. 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 506 military records available for the last name Ruhling. For the veterans among your Ruhling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruhling lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ruhling in 1958 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhling 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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