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Rulison Name Meaning

Altered form of North German (and Dutch) Roelofsen: patronymic from the personal name Roelof a variant of Rudolf .

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


Similar surnames: Roloson, Rolison, Alison, Tunison, Cullison, Burlison, Rulon, Allison

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Where is the Rulison family from?

You can see how Rulison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rulison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rulison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rulison families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rulison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rulison families in 1911.
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What did your Rulison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Glove Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rulison. 20% of Rulison men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rulison women worked as a Glove Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rulison were Leather Dresser and Housework. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Apiarist
    15%
  • Leather Dresser
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glove Maker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rulison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rulison 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Rulison. 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 363 military records available for the last name Rulison. For the veterans among your Rulison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rulison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rulison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rulison in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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