Ruhs Family History

Ruhs Surname Meaning

German:: from Middle High German ruoz ‘soot dirt’ hence a nickname for a blacksmith or a charcoal burner. nickname from Middle High German rus ‘rascal uncouth fellow’. from a short form of a personal name formed with Old High German hruod ‘renown’ + the suffix -z.

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

Similar surnames: Russ, Rudi, Uhr, Fuhs, Kuhs, Rohn, Rehm, Ruge, Kus, Rohm

6,000 record(s) for Ruhs

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
336	Military Records
286	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Ruhs family from?

You can see how Ruhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruhs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruhs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Ruhs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ruhs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruhs families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruhs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruhs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruhs.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer

39%

general sewing

16%

Farm laborer

16%

Cook

16%

What Ruhs family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Ruhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruhs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 286 immigration records available for the last name Ruhs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 336 military records available for the last name Ruhs. For the veterans among your Ruhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Ruhs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ruhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ruhs in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruhs 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.