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Rulli Family History

Rulli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Rullo.

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


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Where is the Rulli family from?

You can see how Rulli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rulli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rulli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rulli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rulli families in 1911.
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What did your Rulli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rulli. 46% of Rulli men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rulli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rulli were Presser and Beautician.

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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
    46%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Bartender
    13%
  • Presser
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Hairdresser
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Beautician
    14%

What Rulli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Rulli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulli 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Rulli. 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 364 military records available for the last name Rulli. For the veterans among your Rulli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulli lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rulli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rulli in 1953 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rulli 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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