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Rula Family History

Rula 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: Mula, Rua, Ruta, Bula, Rule, Kula, Gula, Rull, Pula, Ruda

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Where is the Rula family from?

You can see how Rula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rula family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rula families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rula family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rula's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Rula families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rula 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 Rula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rula. 31% of Rula men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rula women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rula were Labor and Drawing Tender.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Labor
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Drawing Tender
    50%

What Rula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Rula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rula 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Rula. 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 409 military records available for the last name Rula. For the veterans among your Rula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rula lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rula in 1966 was 59, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rula

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rula 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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