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Ruma Family History

Ruma Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from Ruma an old Sicilian form of the name of the city of Rome (see Roma).

Bangladeshi: perhaps habitational name from Ruma sub-district in Bandarban district.

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


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You can see how Ruma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ruma family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruma's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ruma families in 1911.
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What did your Ruma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruma. 46% of Ruma men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Grinder Hand
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruma 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Ruma. 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 159 military records available for the last name Ruma. For the veterans among your Ruma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ruma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruma in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruma 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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